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

Internal Medicine residency program in Jamaica, 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 (Queens) Program

ACGME code
1403521510
Program director
Adesh Ramdass
Location
Jamaica, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
6,541
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
84%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 6,541 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 84% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
21
Interview rate
9.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs70%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White15%
  • Asian59%
  • Black or African American1%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Adesh Ramdass
Program coordinator
Sukaina Jaffery
Coordinator phone
(718) 883-4583
Program phone
(718) 883-4296
Email
[email protected]
Website
Program website
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NYC Health+Hospitals/Queens Department of Medicine 82-68 164th Street Jamaica, NY 11432 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) Program sponsors J-1 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 (Queens) Program IMG-friendly?

About 84% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) 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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) Program offer?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) Program offers 21 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) Program received 6,541 applications and interviewed about 9.5% 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 (Queens) 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 (Queens) 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 (Queens) Program located?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) Program is located at NYC Health+Hospitals/Queens Department of Medicine 82-68 164th Street Jamaica, NY 11432. 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 (Queens) Program?

The program director is Adesh Ramdass. The program coordinator, Sukaina Jaffery, is the usual contact for application questions.

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