PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

Psychiatry 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
4003511148
Program director
Mary Badaracco
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,015
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,015 applications and invited about 12.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
12.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men62%
  • White62%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Mary Badaracco
Program coordinator
Monique Howe
Coordinator phone
(646) 672-3143
Program phone
(212) 423-7061
Sponsoring institution
New York Medical College

Metropolitan Hospital Center Room 4M17C 1901 First Avenue 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?

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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

About 20% of residents at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

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

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program received 1,015 applications and interviewed about 12.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program is located at Metropolitan Hospital Center Room 4M17C 1901 First Avenue 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 Mary Badaracco. The program coordinator, Monique Howe, is the usual contact for application questions.