Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

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About Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program

ACGME code
1403521470
Program director
Nehad Shabarek
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
34
First-year spots
Applicants
6,223
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
97%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. It offers 34 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 6,223 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 97% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 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
34
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates1%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs84%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White13%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American24%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Nehad Shabarek
Program coordinator
Cynthia Santiago
Coordinator phone
(718) 579-5287
Program phone
(718) 579-5910
Sponsoring institution
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451 Open in Google Maps

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 97% of residents at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program offer?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program offers 34 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 34 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program received 6,223 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program located?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program is located at 234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451. Its sponsoring institution is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

Who is the program director of Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

The program director is Nehad Shabarek. The program coordinator, Cynthia Santiago, is the usual contact for application questions.

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