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Harlem Hospital Center Program

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

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About Harlem Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
4403511214
Program director
Alexius Ramcharan
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,371
Latest cycle
IMG residents
91%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,371 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 91% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs39%
  • Non-US IMGs52%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White13%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American39%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Alexius Ramcharan
Program coordinator
Denise Noble
Coordinator phone
(212) 939-1641
Sponsoring institution
Harlem Hospital Center

506 Lenox Ave. New York, NY 10037 Open in Google Maps

Harlem Hospital Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Harlem Hospital Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Harlem Hospital Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Harlem Hospital Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 91% of residents at Harlem Hospital 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 Harlem Hospital Center Program offer?

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

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

Where is Harlem Hospital Center Program located?

Harlem Hospital Center Program is located at 506 Lenox Ave. New York, NY 10037. Its sponsoring institution is Harlem Hospital Center.

Who is the program director of Harlem Hospital Center Program?

The program director is Alexius Ramcharan. The program coordinator, Denise Noble, is the usual contact for application questions.

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