Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Maimonides Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Maimonides Medical Center.

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About Maimonides Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403511283
Program director
Navjot Somal
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
31
First-year spots
Applicants
7,659
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
91%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Maimonides Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Maimonides Medical Center. It offers 31 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 7,659 applications and invited about 5.7% 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 91% 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 70 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
31
Interview rate
5.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs76%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White16%
  • Asian61%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Navjot Somal
Program coordinator
Sarit Bajtel
Coordinator phone
(718) 283-7323
Program phone
(718) 283-6519
Sponsoring institution
Maimonides Medical Center

Department of Medicine 4802 10th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219 Open in Google Maps

Maimonides Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Maimonides Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Maimonides Medical Center 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 Maimonides Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 91% of residents at Maimonides Medical 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Maimonides Medical Center Program offer?

Maimonides Medical Center Program offers 31 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 31 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Maimonides Medical Center Program?

Maimonides Medical Center Program received 7,659 applications and interviewed about 5.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Maimonides Medical 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 Maimonides Medical 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 Maimonides Medical Center Program located?

Maimonides Medical Center Program is located at Department of Medicine 4802 10th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219. Its sponsoring institution is Maimonides Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Maimonides Medical Center Program?

The program director is Navjot Somal. The program coordinator, Sarit Bajtel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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