SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program

Surgery residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

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About Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program

ACGME code
4403500439
Program director
Valerie Katz
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,416
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
86%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,416 applications and invited about 6.4% 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 86% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
6.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs43%
  • Non-US IMGs43%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White19%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino57%

Contact and location

Program director
Valerie Katz
Program coordinator
Roxanne Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(718) 579-5900
Sponsoring institution
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451 Open in Google Maps

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 86% of residents at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program offer?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program received 1,416 applications and interviewed about 6.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health 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 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program located?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program is located at 234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451. Its sponsoring institution is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

Who is the program director of Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

The program director is Valerie Katz. The program coordinator, Roxanne Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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