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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

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About Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4003513294
Program director
Pratik Jain
Location
Jamaica, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,018
Latest cycle
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,018 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs64%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White29%
  • Asian57%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Pratik Jain
Program coordinator
Malayika Moreau
Coordinator phone
(718) 206-7708
Sponsoring institution
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

8900 Van Wyck Expressway Jamaica, NY 11418 Open in Google Maps

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Jamaica 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 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jamaica 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 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program located?

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program is located at 8900 Van Wyck Expressway Jamaica, NY 11418. Its sponsoring institution is Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

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

The program director is Pratik Jain. The program coordinator, Malayika Moreau, is the usual contact for application questions.