Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Elmhurst, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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About Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program

ACGME code
1403511268
Program director
Julie Kanevsky
Location
Elmhurst, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
4,557
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Elmhurst, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,557 applications and invited about 8% 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 80% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs31%
  • Non-US IMGs49%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White23%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American1%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Julie Kanevsky
Program coordinator
Jennifer Guevara
Coordinator phone
(718) 334-3437
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Elmhurst Hospital Center 79-01 Broadway Room D6-04 Elmhurst, NY 11373 Open in Google Maps

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program IMG-friendly?

About 80% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program offer?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program received 4,557 applications and interviewed about 8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) 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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program located?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program is located at Elmhurst Hospital Center 79-01 Broadway Room D6-04 Elmhurst, NY 11373. Its sponsoring institution is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Who is the program director of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program?

The program director is Julie Kanevsky. The program coordinator, Jennifer Guevara, is the usual contact for application questions.

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