Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
2203521342
Program director
Kolawole Akinnawonu
Location
Jamaica, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
IMG residents
100%
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 Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 78 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs75%

Demographics

  • Women100%
  • White25%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Kolawole Akinnawonu
Program coordinator
Anne- Marie Johnson
Coordinator phone
(718) 883-4037
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 82-68 164th Street, Room B265 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 100% 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% 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 3 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) Program?

Applicants who sent Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Queens) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 Obstetrics & Gynecology 82-68 164th Street, Room B265 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 Kolawole Akinnawonu. The program coordinator, Anne- Marie Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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