New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program Dermatology Residency
Dermatology residency program in New York City, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College.
See how you matchAbout New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
- ACGME code
- 0803521063
- Program director
- Bijan Safai
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 427
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in New York City, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Dermatology program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 427 applications and invited about 12.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.
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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 12.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Bijan Safai
- Program coordinator
- Magali Cruz
- Coordinator phone
- (212) 423-7467
- Program phone
- (212) 423-6602
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- New York Medical College
Department of Dermatology Metropolitan Hospital Center,1901 First Avenue New York City, NY 10029 Open in Google Maps
New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program: frequently asked questions
Does New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program IMG-friendly?
New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program offer?
New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program offers 4 first-year Dermatology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program?
New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program received 427 applications and interviewed about 12.9% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program located?
New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program is located at Department of Dermatology Metropolitan Hospital Center,1901 First Avenue New York City, NY 10029. Its sponsoring institution is New York Medical College.
Who is the program director of New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program?
The program director is Bijan Safai. The program coordinator, Magali Cruz, is the usual contact for application questions.