Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.