Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai

On Friday, March 21, Match Day, our residency programs announced the incoming residency classes.?In July, we will welcome 40 new Emergency Medicine interns across two classes. Welcoming the: ?? Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Emergency Medicine Residency Class of 2028 ?? The Mount Sinai Hospital and Elmhurst Emergency Medicine Residency Class of 2029 #MountSinai #EmergencyMedicine #EMResidents

In recognition of five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Emergency Medicine team members Matthew Bai, MD, and Timothy Ivers BSN, RN, CEN, spoke with NBC 4, reflecting on how Mount Sinai Queens found itself at the epicenter of the pandemic. Watch: https://lnkd.in/eeVex8ZZ #WeFindAWay

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Mount Sinai South Nassau opened the new and expanded Fennessy Family Emergency Department.?The $50 million ED renovation, which took place over the past five years, doubles its previous footprint and capacity, featuring centralized nursing stations, bedside triage, trauma unit and adjoining radiology bay, and separate areas for pediatric and behavioral health patients.??This new ED has been designed to reduce wait times and improve the patient experience.

SAEM Pulse, a bimonthly publication from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), offers articles by, for, and about the emergency medicine community. Numerous Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai team members contributed to or were featured in the January-February edition of SAEM Pulse. Catrina Cropano, MD, Michael Redlener, MD, and Samuel Sondheim, MD, MBA, co-authored an article with the SAEM Administrations and Operations Committee and Disaster Medicine Interest Group, about preparing Emergency Departments for unplanned downtime, including strategies for continuity of care.?Article appears in Administration & Operations on pages 12-15. Halle Fitzgerald, MD, and Diana Yan, MD, MEd co-authored an article about career advancement in simulation, with strategies for mid-level professionals, on behalf of the SAEM Simulation Academy.?Article appears in Simulation on pages 70-71. Saadia Akhtar, MD co-authored an article about wellness, culture, and equity in Emergency Medicine, along with the SAEM Wellness Committee.?Article appears in Wellness on pages 104-107. Read the SAEM Pulse January/February 2025 Edition: ? https://lnkd.in/eTN5Vq6r

Ryan Renacci, MD, MA, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, has been named Medical Director of the Mount Sinai-Union Square, Urgent Care and the Mount Sinai-Urgent Care, East 14th Street. In this new role, Dr. Renacci will oversee the implementation of medical and clinical policies, services, and procedures for urgent care services, ensuring high-quality care for the downtown community.?Previously he served as Assistant Director of Clinical Operations for the Mount Sinai Morningside Emergency Department.?He joined Mount Sinai in 2021, after completing emergency medicine residency at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West, where he served as a chief resident. Dr. Renacci has been actively involved in the Mount Sinai Virtual Urgent Care program and has prior experience working at various urgent care centers across the Mount Sinai Health System.?He continues to provide clinical care in the Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Emergency Departments.? Dr. Renacci earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Before medical school, he completed a Master’s degree in Medical Law and Ethics at King’s College London and the London School of Economics, where his dissertation examined the legal and ethical aspects of emergency healthcare systems in the U.S. and U.K. He completed his undergraduate studies in Science-Business and Pre-Medicine at the University of Notre Dame. Learn more about Dr. Renacci: https://lnkd.in/erhZ7mPP

Looking to build a career at Mount Sinai? Mount Sinai Health System's Emergency Department is hosting an RN Interview Day on Tuesday, March 18th. Applicants must have at least one year of RN experience. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://mshs.co/41v1dW1

Rachel Levene, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Pediatrics, has been appointed Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Fellowship at Mount Sinai. Rachel joined Mount Sinai in 2022, and has served as an Attending in the Pediatric Emergency Department at The Mount Sinai Hospital, and core faculty for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship. In this new role, Rachel will focus on growing the PEM Fellowship in collaboration with the graduate medical education office, through curriculum development, and trainee assessments and evaluations. Dr. Levene has published several peer-reviewed manuscripts, and currently serves as a critical manuscript reviewer. As a trainee she presented at regional meetings, and was a sitting member of the ACGME national milestone working group, co-authoring the 2021-2022 ACGME PEM 2.0 trainee milestones. Dr. Levene completed fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and residency in Pediatrics at The SUNY Downstate Medical Center / Kings County Hospital Center, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Levene graduated cum laude from St. George’s University School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, Dr. Levene was a lead science public school teacher for the New York City Department of Education. Learn more about Dr. Levene: https://lnkd.in/e52FXzzA

The Power of an Explanation ?? ? We’ve all been patients or had a loved one in care, and we know the difference clear communication makes—and how it feels when it’s missing. ? Mount Sinai West ER Technician Alma Hoosier turned confusion into clarity and fear into trust, showing the life-changing power of clear, compassionate communication. A patient’s family member shared: ?? ? "Alma cared so much for my mom and ensured she kept her dignity throughout her stay. She made sure I always knew what was happening, never letting my questions feel like a burden. Her genuine care and consistent check-ins provided the integrity and compassion we needed during a difficult time. I’ll forever be grateful." ? Alma’s actions remind us that communication isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about creating connection, building trust, and preserving dignity in life’s most vulnerable moments. ? If Alma’s story resonates with you, consider how thoughtful communication could enhance the care and service you provide. Our course, Achieving Service Excellence Through Effective Explanations, dives deeper into the skills that make moments like these possible. ? Faculty and staff members, register on PEAK or message us for more information! ? #LearnGrowAchieve #BeyondTheBadge #TDL #MSHS #WeFindAWay?

Each year, New York American College of Emergency Physicians (NYACEP) names Unsung Heroes who embody the meaning of being an emergency physician, and practices the value of teamwork within the clinical, research and education environments. Three Mount Sinai Emergency Medicine physicians were honored in 2024. ? Roopa Avula, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine ? Matthew Bai, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Associate Medical Director of the Mount Sinai Queens Emergency Medicine ? Anjali Singh, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Each year, the?Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) announces committee leaders.?In 2025, numerous Mount Sinai Health System Emergency Medicine residents will serve as committee leaders. ?? Monique Arnold, MD, PGY3 EM MSH/Elmhurst Resident, will serve as the Chair-Elect?for the EMRA Technology, Telehealth & Informatics Committee. ?? Kayla Basedow, MD, PGY3 EM MSH/Elmhurst Resident, will serve as the Chair for the EMRA Education Committee. ?? Diana Gregoriou, MD, PGY3 EM MSH/Elmhurst Resident, will serve as the Chair of the EMRA Wellness Committee. ?? Raymond Zhou, MD, PGY3 EM MSM/MSW Resident, will serve as the Vice Chair for the EMRA Sports Medicine Committee. ?? Elizabeth Yim, MD, Chief and PGY3 EM MSM/MSW Resident, will serve as the Chair for the EMRA Simulation Committee.