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New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Presbyterian Hospital.

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About New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

ACGME code
1103513169
Program director
Christie Lech
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

New York Presbyterian Hospital Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Presbyterian Hospital. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
21
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White56%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Christie Lech
Program coordinator
Gail Fayanju
Coordinator phone
(212) 342-1032
Program phone
(212) 746-0780
Sponsoring institution
New York Presbyterian Hospital

Weill Cornell Medicine Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 525 East 68th Street, Mailbox 301 New York, NY 10065 Open in Google Maps

New York Presbyterian Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does New York Presbyterian Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. New York Presbyterian Hospital 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 Presbyterian Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at New York Presbyterian Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does New York Presbyterian Hospital Program offer?

New York Presbyterian Hospital Program offers 21 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York Presbyterian Hospital 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 Presbyterian Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is New York Presbyterian Hospital Program located?

New York Presbyterian Hospital Program is located at Weill Cornell Medicine Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 525 East 68th Street, Mailbox 301 New York, NY 10065. Its sponsoring institution is New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Who is the program director of New York Presbyterian Hospital Program?

The program director is Christie Lech. The program coordinator, Gail Fayanju, is the usual contact for application questions.