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Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program

Pediatrics residency program in Flushing, New York, sponsored by Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

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About Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3203531261
Program director
Shirley Pinero-Bernardo
Location
Flushing, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,557
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
97%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Flushing, New York, sponsored by Flushing Hospital Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,557 applications and invited about 6.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 97% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
6.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs41%
  • Non-US IMGs56%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White7%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Shirley Pinero-Bernardo
Program coordinator
Rafiah Khan-Ali
Coordinator phone
(718) 670-5535
Program phone
(718) 670-5534
Sponsoring institution
Flushing Hospital Medical Center

4500 Parsons Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355 Open in Google Maps

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 97% of residents at Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program offer?

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program?

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program received 1,557 applications and interviewed about 6.6% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Flushing Hospital 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 Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program located?

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program is located at 4500 Parsons Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355. Its sponsoring institution is Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program?

The program director is Shirley Pinero-Bernardo. The program coordinator, Rafiah Khan-Ali, is the usual contact for application questions.

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