SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program

Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College.

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About New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
4403500438
Program director
Marc Wallack
Location
New York, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,458
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,458 applications and invited about 12.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
12.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women51%
  • Men49%
  • White47%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Marc Wallack
Program coordinator
Linda Kilgore
Coordinator phone
(212) 423-8588
Program phone
(212) 423-6614
Sponsoring institution
New York Medical College

Department of Surgery 1901 1st Avenue Rm. 12A1 New York, NY 10029 Open in Google Maps

New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program sponsor visas?

New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center 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 at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program offer?

New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program?

New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program received 1,458 applications and interviewed about 12.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York Medical College at Metropolitan 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 New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital 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 New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program located?

New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program is located at Department of Surgery 1901 1st Avenue Rm. 12A1 New York, NY 10029. Its sponsoring institution is New York Medical College.

Who is the program director of New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program?

The program director is Marc Wallack. The program coordinator, Linda Kilgore, is the usual contact for application questions.

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