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Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program

Transitional Year 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
9993500257
Program director
Jean Daniel
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
996
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 996 applications and invited about 14.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
14.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White15%
  • Black or African American46%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Jean Daniel
Program coordinator
Sukhdeep Hayer
Coordinator phone
(718) 579-6034
Program phone
(718) 579-4444
Sponsoring institution
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

234 E 149th Street Ste 8-34, 8th Floor 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 8% of residents at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program received 996 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program located?

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program is located at 234 E 149th Street Ste 8-34, 8th Floor 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 Jean Daniel. The program coordinator, Sukhdeep Hayer, is the usual contact for application questions.