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Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Flushing, New York, sponsored by Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

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About Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403500443
Program director
Nageswara Mandava
Location
Flushing, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
867
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
60%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Flushing, New York, sponsored by Flushing Hospital Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 867 applications and invited about 6.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 60% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
6.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs47%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White40%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Nageswara Mandava
Program coordinator
Tricia Birbal
Coordinator phone
(718) 670-8830
Program phone
(718) 670-3135
Sponsoring institution
Flushing Hospital Medical Center

4500 Parsons Blvd. Flushing, NY 11355 Open in Google Maps

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

About 60% of residents at Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program?

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program received 867 applications and interviewed about 6.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Flushing 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 Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program located?

Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program is located at 4500 Parsons Blvd. Flushing, NY 11355. Its sponsoring institution is Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

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

The program director is Nageswara Mandava. The program coordinator, Tricia Birbal, is the usual contact for application questions.

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