Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Harlem Hospital Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Harlem Hospital Center.

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About Harlem Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
1403511273
Program director
Raji Ayinla
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
6,683
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Harlem Hospital Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Harlem Hospital Center. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 6,683 applications and invited about 3.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
3.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs80%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White1%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American31%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Raji Ayinla
Program coordinator
Beverly Frederick
Coordinator phone
(212) 939-1406
Program phone
(212) 939-6403
Sponsoring institution
Harlem Hospital Center

Department of Medicine 506 Lenox Avenue, MLK 13-13106B New York, NY 10037 Open in Google Maps

Harlem Hospital Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Harlem Hospital Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Harlem Hospital Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Harlem Hospital Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Harlem Hospital Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Harlem Hospital Center Program offer?

Harlem Hospital Center Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Harlem Hospital Center Program?

Harlem Hospital Center Program received 6,683 applications and interviewed about 3.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Harlem Hospital Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Harlem Hospital Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Harlem Hospital Center Program located?

Harlem Hospital Center Program is located at Department of Medicine 506 Lenox Avenue, MLK 13-13106B New York, NY 10037. Its sponsoring institution is Harlem Hospital Center.

Who is the program director of Harlem Hospital Center Program?

The program director is Raji Ayinla. The program coordinator, Beverly Frederick, is the usual contact for application questions.

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