Feb 24 is Thank a Resident Day

What You Need To Know

More than 350 institutions participate in this special day annually to celebrate resident physicians and fellows, according to the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. As a critical element of graduate medical training, residency provides deep exposure to medical practice, often leading to long hours and significant responsibilities. At Hackensack Meridian Health, residents provide care and dedicated support to our patients and their families.

To Our Resident/Fellow Physicians

Residents play an integral role on healthcare teams, providing care to hundreds of thousands of patients each year. You are also essential resources and role models for medical and other health professional students, especially during a clinical clerkship. You have continued to thrive as we continue to navigate the worst pandemic of our lifetimes. Your contributions before and during this pandemic are greatly appreciated. The communities served by HMH are better because of your care and determination. You consistently rise to the occasion and deliver your best in incredibly unpredictable circumstances.

To Our Residents

Your service is paramount to our progress and success as a world class healthcare system. Because of you, the patients and communities we serve are healthier with a better quality of life. Thank you for your ingenuity, dedication, and leadership, and thank you for all you do. You inspire us every day! Sincerely,

• Ihor Sawczuk, MD President, Academics, Research and Innovation, Hackensack Meridian Health
• Jeffrey R. Boscamp, MD Northern Market Designated Institutional Official, Hackensack Meridian Health Dean, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
• David S. Kountz, MD Southern Market Designated Institutional Official, Hackensack Meridian Health
• Robin Winter, MD Central Market Designated Institutional Official, Hackensack Meridian Health