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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

Family Medicine residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

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About Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1203511206
Program director
Cameron Nienaber
Location
Jamaica, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,269
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
70%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,269 applications and invited about 14.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 70% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family 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
  • 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
11
Interview rate
14.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs64%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White15%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Cameron Nienaber
Program coordinator
David Dovnarsky
Coordinator phone
(718) 206-7989
Program phone
(718) 206-5768
Sponsoring institution
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Department of Family Medicine 8900 Van Wyck Expressway Jamaica, NY 11418 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Jamaica Hospital 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 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 70% of residents at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program offers 11 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program received 1,269 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jamaica Hospital 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 Jamaica Hospital 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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

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

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Family Medicine 8900 Van Wyck Expressway Jamaica, NY 11418. Its sponsoring institution is Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

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

The program director is Cameron Nienaber. The program coordinator, David Dovnarsky, is the usual contact for application questions.