PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Maimonides Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Maimonides Medical Center.

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About Maimonides Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4003521143
Program director
Anetta Raysin
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,362
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
42%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Maimonides Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Maimonides Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,362 applications and invited about 7.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research and women's health tracks.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
7.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs31%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White31%
  • Asian61%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Anetta Raysin
Program coordinator
Apiyo Osanya
Coordinator phone
(718) 283-8484
Program phone
(718) 283-8823
Sponsoring institution
Maimonides Medical Center

Maimonides Health 4802 Tenth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219 Open in Google Maps

Maimonides Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Maimonides Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Maimonides 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 Maimonides Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 42% of residents at Maimonides 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 Maimonides Medical Center Program offer?

Maimonides Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Maimonides Medical Center Program?

Maimonides Medical Center Program received 1,362 applications and interviewed about 7.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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

Where is Maimonides Medical Center Program located?

Maimonides Medical Center Program is located at Maimonides Health 4802 Tenth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219. Its sponsoring institution is Maimonides Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Maimonides Medical Center Program?

The program director is Anetta Raysin. The program coordinator, Apiyo Osanya, is the usual contact for application questions.