BOROUGH PARK — While the surgical profession is still a largely male-dominated field, Maimonides Medical Center has taken a lead in shaking things up a bit. According to Dr. Rebecca Rhee, program director for the general surgery residency and chief of the division of colon and rectal surgery, it demonstrates a seismic shift. “The Times […]
BOROUGH PARK — “The Times They Are A-Changin,” Bob Dylan penned back in 1964 — and some 60 years later, the lyric still has relevance. At Maimonides Medical Center, the lyric might have reverberated last July when the hospital welcomed its first-ever all-female class of surgical residents. Earlier this year, to celebrate National Female Physician […]
To see a colorful slideshow and more information, click here for PREMIUM CONTENT. Premium content: Allows reader 24-hour access to full website. BOROUGH PARK — Nearly 400 spectators enjoyed Maimonides Health’s annual Lunar New Year celebration recently in one of New York’s fastest-growing Chinese communities. Maimonides Health’s Asian Services and Community Relations Departments presented […]