SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program

Surgery residency program in Flushing, New York, sponsored by New York-Presbyterian/Queens.

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About New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program

ACGME code
4403511205
Program director
Varuna Sundaram
Location
Flushing, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,182
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Flushing, New York, sponsored by New York-Presbyterian/Queens. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,182 applications and invited about 6% 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 3% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White35%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Varuna Sundaram
Program coordinator
Rahat Qazi
Coordinator phone
(718) 670-2919
Program phone
(178) 303-6100
Sponsoring institution
New York-Presbyterian/Queens

56-45 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355 Open in Google Maps

New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program: frequently asked questions

Does New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program sponsor visas?

Yes. New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program offer?

New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program?

New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program received 1,182 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York-Presbyterian/Queens 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-Presbyterian/Queens 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-Presbyterian/Queens Program located?

New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program is located at 56-45 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355. Its sponsoring institution is New York-Presbyterian/Queens.

Who is the program director of New York-Presbyterian/Queens Program?

The program director is Varuna Sundaram. The program coordinator, Rahat Qazi, is the usual contact for application questions.

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