Chair’s Message

milanaThank you for your interest in our residency training program in pediatrics. Selecting a residency program that will set you on your career in pediatrics is an important decision. We hope that the information on this site will help guide your decision and convince you that Stony Brook University Hospital is an outstanding place to do your residency training.

The Department provides outstanding pediatric primary and specialty care and serves a population of over 2 million people in Suffolk County, NY. Our program will expose you to the full range of pediatric clinical challenges, as well as experience in continuity and preventive care. We also are embarking on a major expansion of our research programs and have numerous opportunities for resident research. 

Our residency education committee, under the direction of Dr. Robyn J. Blair, has devoted countless hours to developing a high quality curriculum delivered in the most innovative way.  Our entire faculty is dedicated to advancing the ability of our residents to achieve competency in pediatric medicine, to foster an appreciation for pediatric research, and to assist you in developing your skills as medical educators. 

We look forward to hearing from you about your interest in our residency program. 

Carolyn Milana, MD