Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College.

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About New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program

ACGME code
1103512031
Program director
Roger Chirurgi
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
IMG residents
66%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs44%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White39%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Roger Chirurgi
Program coordinator
Waleska Ovalles
Coordinator phone
(212) 423-6684
Program phone
(212) 423-6390
Sponsoring institution
New York Medical College

Metropolitan Hospital Center 1901 First Avenue Room 2A20 New York, NY 10029 Open in Google Maps

New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program: frequently asked questions

Does New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program IMG-friendly?

About 66% of residents at New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program offer?

New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program offers 13 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) 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/Harlem) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program located?

New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program is located at Metropolitan Hospital Center 1901 First Avenue Room 2A20 New York, NY 10029. Its sponsoring institution is New York Medical College.

Who is the program director of New York Medical College (Metropolitan/Harlem) Program?

The program director is Roger Chirurgi. The program coordinator, Waleska Ovalles, is the usual contact for application questions.