Welcome to NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence.

We are one of seven centers established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 to provide monitoring, screening, treatment, and support services to WTC responders. We treat those who may have been affected physically or mentally by their service at the 9/11 disaster sites in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the crash site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Reauthorization of the Zadroga Act in 2015 allows all seven Clinical Centers of Excellence to provide quality healthcare to responders and others affected by the attacks until 2090.

I am delighted to serve as the clinical director of the WTC Health Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. I have been caring for patients diagnosed with WTC health conditions in various capacities since the Bellevue/NYU Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinic, part of the Division of Epidemiology, first developed specialized treatment sessions for responders, survivors, and residents in the wake of 9/11. Over the years, my primary focus has been on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of environmental and occupational lung diseases and on the research related to this important field.

It has been an honor and a privilege to work with WTC responders, and I look forward to continuing to do so.

Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship

The application period for our Postdoctoral Clinical Fellowship in Clinical Psychology has ended for this year. We will start accepting applications again in the fall of 2024. The fellow will join our multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting to learn the integrative assessment and treatment of post-traumatic reactions in WTC first responders. Opportunities for academic writing, collaboration with clinical researchers, and grant writing for continued funding are available. Health insurance, benefits, and a standard annual salary of $56,484 will be provided.

Please email a detailed letter of interest and current curriculum vitae to Peter.Haugen@NYULangone.org. In addition, please email or mail three letters of recommendation, graduate school transcripts, and relevant publications in a single envelope to:
Peter Haugen
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
WTC Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence
38 East 32nd Street, 4th Floor, WTC Suite
New York, NY 10016

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have completed a doctorate degree in counseling or clinical psychology. Applicants with research experience in qualitative and quantitative methods are encouraged to apply. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

For further information please contact Peter Haugen, PhD, at Peter.Haugen@NYULangone.org and Alyce Foster, PhD, at Alyce.Foster@NYULangone.org.

Our Response to COVID-19

As we are faced with another wide-scale crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the WTC Health Program is striving to adapt to the existing and changing needs of our members. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in any way.

We are currently offering in-person, telehealth (phone and video), and hybrid appointments for annual monitoring exams. Medical treatment appointments, follow-up treatment appointments, and mental health appointments with our psychologists are also available via telehealth and in-person. WTC responders can call our main office line at 212-263-7335 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

WTC responders with COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, should call their primary care doctor or sign into their MyChart account to make a Virtual Urgent Care appointment. It is not advisable to visit the emergency department if your symptoms are not severe. Learn more about our COVID-19 resources.

We take your health and safety seriously and will continue to monitor this situation.

Contact Us

Our clinic has moved to 38 East 32nd Street, fourth floor, in Manhattan, between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue. For more information, please contact Trace Rosel, clinical and member services coordinator, at 212-263-7335 or Tricia Guarin, outreach and retention associate, at 212-263-7335.