Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Welcome
About the
Institution
Office
of Medical Education
Pathway
and Clerkship Associate Directors and Course
Directors
Parking
Housing
Housing Sign-in
Initial Orientation Session
Signout
Identification
Badge
Emergency
and Non-Emergency Health Care
Insurance
Facilities
Computer
Access
Personal
Mail
Lockers
Local
Travel/Transportation
Recreation/Health
Club Facilities
Local Public
Services
Things to
Do
Maps
Students rotating at Saint Peter's University
Hospital must be knowledgeable of, and abide by, the Ethical and Religious Directives
as outlined in the following:
http://www.usccb.org/bishops/directives.htm
See also: Policies Common to All Clinical Sites
Link to Saint Peter's University Hospital Web Site
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Welcome
We look forward to having you join us at Saint Peter's University Hospital.
Nayan Kothari, M.D.
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Saint Peter's Programs, Drexel University College of Medicine
Director of Medical Education, Chairman and Program Director, Saint Peter's University Hospital
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SPUH is New Jersey’s first state-designated Regional Perinatal Center
(Level III) and NICU (Level III) which was established in 1981. Approximately
6,800 newborns are delivered annually, more than any other facility in New Jersey.
Approximately 1,700 newborns are admitted to the 54 bassinet NICU, one of the
largest on the East Coast. In 2004, SPUH affiliated with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
(CHOP). Together, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cardiac Center
at Saint Peter’s University Hospital was established. The Center specializes
in monitoring and treating cardiac abnormalities in infants and children. SPUH is an international training center for minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
and hundreds of MIS procedures are performed here every year. The Clinical Competency
Center (CCC) at SPUH was developed to promote, teach and evaluate clinical competence
at every level of training, from medical student to house staff to practicing
physician. The Objective Structured Clinical Examination/Exercise (OSCEE) is
the CCC’s main tool to teach and evaluate clinical skills. The important
part of the OSCEE at SPUH is that each station has instant feedback by the faculty,
making it a powerful teaching tool.
About the Institution
Saint Peter’s University Hospital (SPUH) is a 478 bed teaching
hospital located in Central New Jersey. From it’s simple beginnings in 1907,
SPUH has grown to become a technologically-advanced teaching hospital that provides
a broad array of services to the community – from sophisticated care of
premature babies to specialized geriatric medicine.
Saint Peter’s University Hospital sponsors residency programs
in Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.
Office of Medical Education
The office of Medical Education is located in the Medical Office
Building (M.O.B.), 2nd floor, suite 2155. The contact for the Medical
Student program is Luisa Rawlins. The office is open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. The Coordinator may be contacted by calling (732) 745-6652
or 5878 during these hours.
Nayan Kothari, M.D.
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Saint Peter's Programs, DUCoM
Director of Medical Education
Chairman and Program Director, Department of Medicine
Mahendra Solenki, M.S., M.P.H.
Instituitional DME and DIO
732-745-6653
msolanki@saintpetersuh.com
Pathway & Clerkship Associate Directors and Course Directors
Family Medicine: Palma Formica, MD (732) 745-8682
Internal Medicine: Kim Dixon, MD (732) 745-8600 ext. 8631
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Joseph Jenci, MD
(732) 745-6654
Pediatrics: Michael Lucas,
MD (732) 745-8600 ext. 6630
Required Fourth-Year Courses and Electives/Selectives:
See the Saint Peter's University Hospital section of the Senior Coursebook Guide.
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Parking
Upon arrival, students will have to pay $3.00 for parking. Once the SPUH ID badge is issued, it will give students privileges to park free of charge in the parking decks and lot on the hospital campus.
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Housing
All students will be housed in single family houses with 3 or 4 bedrooms, or a 2 bedroom apartment. All houses and/or apartments are located within a 5 mile radius of the hospital, with the majority located within 1 city block of the campus. Houses and apartments are furnished with sofa, television, kitchen table and chairs, twin beds, dressers and desks. Basic cooking utensils, pots and pans, dishes and glasses are provided. Each location has a refrigerator, stove and most have a washer, dryer or access to a laundry facility.
All students are required to provide a security deposit of $250.00.
Due to the volume of students, roommate requests and/or requests for a specific housing unit are not accepted.
If you do not need a room, please notify the Office of Medical Education at least two weeks before the start of the rotation. Housing is tight and your cooperation in allowing as many students as possible to attend each rotation is appreciated.
Linens
One set of bed linens and 2 towels are supplied. Students will be responsible
for dropping off and picking up their linen supply every Friday at the Laundry
Department located on the Ground Floor of the hospital. Although the bed linens
and towels are provided, it is recommended that you bring your own to ensure
that you in fact have enough clean linens.
Housekeeping
Students are responsible to keep their apartments clean. Please
be respectful of those who will have to occupy the apartment after you.
Trash/Recycling
It is imperative that you take out your own garbage; and recycle in
accordance with the City of New Brunswick. A pick up schedule will be posted
in each apartment.
Telephones
The telephone in your apartment may be used for dialing the hospital,
making local calls, and billing to another number, collect calls and credit
card calls. Cable T.V. and wireless internet access will be provided.
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Educational Housing Sign-in
You may pick-up your room keys any time after 5:00 pm on Suday at the Safety & Security Command Center located on the Ground Floor, Main Hospital. Please note you must present your DUCoM identification to pick up your keys. You will have to pay $3.00 for parking per day in the garage until you are issued a SPUH ID badge.
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Initial Orientation
Initial Orientation will be hld on the first day of your rotation in the conference rooms located in the main lobby of the hospital. The time and room number will be indicated on the e-mail your receive from Saint Peter's Univeristy Hospital. At this time you will receive your meal cards, beeper and a map of the hospital facilty. These items must be safeguarded; failure to return any one will result in forfeiture of your deposit. Please be prepared to write out a security deposit check made payable to "SPUH" in the amout of $250.00. You will have to pay $3.00 for parking per day in the garage until you are issued a SPUH ID badge.
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Departmental Orientation
Department orientation will be given by the department responsible for your rotaiton. Please check clerkship web site for specific instructions.
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Signout
On the last day of your rotation, BEFORE 4:00 p.m., please report to the Office of Medical Education, Medical Office Building (M.O.B.), 2nd floor, Suite 2155 to return your ID badge, beeper, parking access card, and your apartment keys.
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Identification Badge
Your SPUH-issued ID badge must be displayed at all times. On your first day of your rotation at SPUH, it will be necessary for you to obtain a photo ID badge from the Safety & Security Department. Please note you will need ot present a form of identification in order to receive a SPUH ID badge. Your ID badge will also give you access to parking privileges. Your ID badge must be returned on your last day of your rotation.
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Security
The Safety & Security Office is located on the ground floor of the hospital and is open 24 hours a day. Should it be necessary to call the Safety & Security Office, the extension is 8596. The Department is available to assist and direct students with any questions regarding specific security issues. The Safety & Security Department is also available to escort students home after dark.
Lost and Found
The lost and found is also located in the Security
office.
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Beepers/Pagers
Beepers will be issued at orientation. Replacement batteries
are available from the Student Coordinator. Upon completion of the rotation,
the beepers are to be returned to the Student Coordinator. Students who lose
or do not return the beeper will be assessed a fee of $30.00.
Paging Instructions:
To page someone from within the hospital
1. Dial 9
2. After the tone enter 1 then the area code 732 then the beeper number of the
person you are trying to page.
3. After a series of beeps, enter the extension which you wish the person to
call you back on.
To page someone from outside the hospital
1. Dial 1 732 then the beeper number of the person you are trying to page.
2. After a series of beeps, enter the area code and telephone number which you
wish the person to call you back on OR
Dial 1 732 745-8600 and ask the Operator to place the page for you.
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Emergency and Non-Emergency
Health Care and Insurance
Should you require care at SPUH, you will be required to provide us with your medical insurance information. Remember that some HMOs and other managed care providers have limited care payment outside their service area. You will be responsible for your medical bills should your carrier be unwilling to pay.
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Facilities
Cafeteria – The Cafeteria is open from
6:30 a.m. until 6:45 p.m. Breakfast is
served 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., lunch is served 11:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m. and
dinner is served 4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Vending machines are available
24/7.
Medical Library – The Medical Library is located on the Ground Level of the hospital between Radiology and Radiation Oncology. The Library is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Medical Library can be reached at extension 8545. www.stpeterslibrary.com After hour access to the Medical Library is availble through the Security Officer Escort.
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Computer Access
Students will have computer access in the Medical Library's Computer Room. Personal laptops can not be connected to the SPUH network.
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Personal Mail
All mail should be addressed as follows:
[Your Name]
c/o
Office of Medical Education
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
254 Easton Avenue, MOB 2155
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
Your mailboxes will be located in the locker room adjacent to the Office of Medical Education,
Medical Office Building (M.O.B.), 2nd floor, Suite 2155. NO MAIL WILL BE DELIVERED
TO YOUR ROOM. Please be sure that mail is no longer sent
to Saint Peter's University Hospital after you have completed your rotation. Forwarding
mail not only creates excessive delays, but sometimes results in parcels being
lost.
If mail is delivered to SPUH after you leave, it will be forwarded to the address supplied by your Dean's Office.
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Lockers
Will be assigned upon request and are located adjacent to the Office of Medical Education, Medical Office Building (M.O.B.), 2nd floor, Suite 2155
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Local Travel/Transportation
Local Transportation
Buses run regularly to/from various local towns and
malls.
Public Transportation
New Jersey Transit - Please use this link for up-to-date schedules:
www.njtransit.com
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Recreation/Health Club Facilities
No facilities on site on site. Rutgers University Gym is near
by.
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Policies
Smoking Policy
Saint Peter's University Hospital is a non-smoking facility. Smoking
is prohibited except in designated areas.
Alcohol Policy
No alcohol is permitted in the Hospital.
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Local Public
Services
Banking and Check Cashing
Cash:
An ATM machine is available just off of the main lobby of the Hospital.
Banks:
Banking:
Wachovia
120 Albany Street
New Brunswick 732-843-4200
Commerce Bank
765 Route 18
East Brunswick 732-698-1184
PNC
One Penn Plaza
New Brunswick 732-545-2700
Check Cashing Services:
No checks will be cashed by the Institution under any circumstances.
Places of Worship
St. Joseph's R.C. Church
15 Maple Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 545-2195
Christ Church Episcopal
5 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 545-6484
Presbyterian Church of New Brunswick
100 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 545-2111
Ascension Lutheran Church
247 Somerset Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 545-4961
Tabernacle Baptist Church
239 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 545-4063
New Brunswick Islamic Center
167 Remsen Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
www.nbic.org
United Methodist Church at New Brunswick
George & Livingston
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
www.umc.org
(732) 545-8975
Bookstores
Rutgers Bookstore
One Penn Plaza
New Brunswick 732-246-8448
Barnes and Noble
Brunswick Square Mall
753 Rt. 18
East Brunswick 732-432-0100
Zimmerli Art Museum
71 Hamilton Street
New Brunswick 732-932-7237
Down Town New Brunswick (drive or walk {daylight])
Restaurants, Music, Theaters, Shopping
Rutgers University Sporting Events
1-866-445GORU
Brunswick Square Mall & Movie Theater (6 miles)
755 Rt. 18
E ast Brunswick 732-238-3600
Menlo Park Mall & Movie Theater (8 miles)
100 Parsonage Road
Edison 732-494-6255
Loews Theater (2 miles)
17 US Highway 1
N ew Brunswick 732-846-9200
Harvest Moon Café
George Street
New Brunswick 732-249-6666
Marita’s Cantina
Albany Street
New Brunswick 732-247-3840
Tumulty’s
361 George Street
New Brunswick 732-545-6205
Jersey Shore – Belmar (45 minutes away)
PNC Arts Center (35 minutes away)
Holmdel, NJ
732-442-9200
Grocery Stores & Shops
Shop & Shop
90 Easton Avenue
Somerset
Kmart
90 Easton Avenue
Somerset 732-828-2120
Krauszer’s Food Store
50 Bayard Street
New Brunswick 732-220-0160
GNC Health Food
335 George Street
New Brunswick 732-247-5502
Health Club Facilities
LA FITNESS
536 Milltown Road
North Brunswick 732-342-7440
Maximum Fitness
2 JFK Blvd.
Somerset 732-846-2900
