PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program

Pediatrics residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

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About Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program

ACGME code
3203531394
Program director
Magda Mendez
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
17
First-year spots
Applicants
1,417
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. It offers 17 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,417 applications and invited about 14.7% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
17
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs40%
  • Non-US IMGs60%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White5%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American21%
  • Hispanic or Latino53%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Magda Mendez
Program coordinator
Norisbel Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(718) 579-5030
Sponsoring institution
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

Department of Pediatrics 234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451 Open in Google Maps

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program offer?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program offers 17 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 17 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program received 1,417 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program located?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program is located at Department of Pediatrics 234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451. Its sponsoring institution is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

Who is the program director of Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

The program director is Magda Mendez. The program coordinator, Norisbel Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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