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Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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About Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program

ACGME code
1403521285
Program director
Grace Kajita
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
23
First-year spots
Applicants
6,717
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
96%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. It offers 23 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 6,717 applications and invited about 4% 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 96% 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
23
Interview rate
4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs78%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White13%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Grace Kajita
Program coordinator
Samantha Lawson-Butler
Coordinator phone
(718) 920-9892
Program phone
(718) 920-9168
Sponsoring institution
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine

600 E 233rd St Bronx, NY 10466 Open in Google Maps

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program IMG-friendly?

About 96% of residents at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) 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 Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program offer?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program offers 23 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 23 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program received 6,717 applications and interviewed about 4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) 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 Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program located?

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program is located at 600 E 233rd St Bronx, NY 10466. Its sponsoring institution is Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program?

The program director is Grace Kajita. The program coordinator, Samantha Lawson-Butler, is the usual contact for application questions.

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