PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Harlem Hospital Center Program

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

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About Harlem Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
3203511151
Program director
Sundari Periasamy
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,291
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
96%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Harlem Hospital Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Harlem Hospital Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,291 applications and invited about 11% 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 96% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
11%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs71%

Demographics

  • Women83%
  • Men17%
  • White4%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American38%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Sundari Periasamy
Program coordinator
Jonathan Encarnacion
Coordinator phone
(212) 939-4019
Program phone
(212) 939-4020
Sponsoring institution
Harlem Hospital Center

Department of Pediatrics, MLK 17-110 506 Lenox Avenue New York, NY 10037 Open in Google Maps

Harlem Hospital Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Harlem Hospital Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Harlem Hospital Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 96% of residents at Harlem Hospital 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 Harlem Hospital Center Program offer?

Harlem Hospital Center Program offers 7 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Harlem Hospital Center Program?

Harlem Hospital Center Program received 1,291 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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

Where is Harlem Hospital Center Program located?

Harlem Hospital Center Program is located at Department of Pediatrics, MLK 17-110 506 Lenox Avenue New York, NY 10037. Its sponsoring institution is Harlem Hospital Center.

Who is the program director of Harlem Hospital Center Program?

The program director is Sundari Periasamy. The program coordinator, Jonathan Encarnacion, is the usual contact for application questions.

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