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Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

Child Neurology residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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About Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1853521002
Program director
Daniel Lax
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
155
Latest cycle
Interview rate
36.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 155 applications and invited about 36.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Child Neurology interview rate of 33.7%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
36.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Lax
Program coordinator
Jacqueline Ravelo
Coordinator phone
(718) 430-2447
Program phone
(718) 920-4378
Sponsoring institution
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Rose F Kennedy Building, Room 316 1300 Morris Park Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 Open in Google Maps

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program offer?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program received 155 applications and interviewed about 36.8% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program located?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program is located at Rose F Kennedy Building, Room 316 1300 Morris Park Avenue Bronx, NY 10461. Its sponsoring institution is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Daniel Lax. The program coordinator, Jacqueline Ravelo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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