Each team is composed of one resident, two interns or subinterns, and third-year medical students from New York University School of Medicine. The experience is enhanced by 2 chief residents who take an active role in resident supervision. Each team is led by an attending physician with expertise in the specific cancer. From the experience, house staff are expected to learn about the medical complications of their patients' cancer diagnosis or therapy. House staff benefit from managing a diverse array of both common and unusual medical problems.
Strong emphasis is placed on education, including a daily morning report and a midday lecture.
House staff are also welcome to do an elective in one of the many outpatient clinics. Virology at Bellevue Hospital New York University and Bellevue Hospital have a long tradition of caring for those who are HIV-positive. The virology service, started in 1985, is dedicated to the care of those with HIV infection. The virology service, located at Bellevue, is staffed by four house staff teams, each composed of an intern and a resident. The attendings are full-time faculty and specialists in infectious disease who pride themselves on their accessibility.