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Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program

Family Medicine residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Institute for Family Health.

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About Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program

ACGME code
1203500723
Program director
Andrea Maritato
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
989
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Institute for Family Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 989 applications and invited about 10.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research and women's health 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
10.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women87%
  • Men13%
  • White17%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American35%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrea Maritato
Program coordinator
Amalia Reyes
Coordinator phone
(917) 655-2264
Program phone
(212) 423-4500
Sponsoring institution
Institute for Family Health

1824 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10035 Open in Google Maps

Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program IMG-friendly?

Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program offer?

Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program?

Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program received 989 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Institute for Family Health (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 Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program located?

Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program is located at 1824 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10035. Its sponsoring institution is Institute for Family Health.

Who is the program director of Institute for Family Health (Harlem) Program?

The program director is Andrea Maritato. The program coordinator, Amalia Reyes, is the usual contact for application questions.