Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College.

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About New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

ACGME code
3403521045
Program director
Robert Holland
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
422
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77.8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 422 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation interview rate of 16.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77.8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
16.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Holland
Program coordinator
Alejandrina Fields
Coordinator phone
(212) 423-6448
Sponsoring institution
New York Medical College

Metropolitan Hospital Center Department of Rehabilitation Medicine 1901 First Ave, rm 327 New York, NY 10029 Open in Google Maps

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program: frequently asked questions

Does New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program IMG-friendly?

About 77.8% of residents at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program offer?

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program offers 3 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program?

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program received 422 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program located?

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program is located at Metropolitan Hospital Center Department of Rehabilitation Medicine 1901 First Ave, rm 327 New York, NY 10029. Its sponsoring institution is New York Medical College.

Who is the program director of New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program?

The program director is Robert Holland. The program coordinator, Alejandrina Fields, is the usual contact for application questions.