PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Pediatrics residency program in Elmhurst, 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 (Elmhurst) Program

ACGME code
3203521162
Program director
Megan Khariton
Location
Elmhurst, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,380
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
101%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Elmhurst, New York, sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,380 applications and invited about 7% 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 101% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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

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

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs78%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men28%
  • White8%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino43%

Contact and location

Program director
Megan Khariton
Program coordinator
Ligia Ruiz
Coordinator phone
(718) 334-2156
Program phone
(718) 334-3034
Sponsoring institution
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Elmhurst Hospital Center Room A7-34 79-01 Broadway Elmhurst, NY 11373 Open in Google Maps

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) 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 (Elmhurst) Program IMG-friendly?

About 101% of residents at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) 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 competitive is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program received 1,380 applications and interviewed about 7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) 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 (Elmhurst) 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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program located?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program is located at Elmhurst Hospital Center Room A7-34 79-01 Broadway Elmhurst, NY 11373. 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 (Elmhurst) Program?

The program director is Megan Khariton. The program coordinator, Ligia Ruiz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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