Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
See how you matchAbout Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program
- ACGME code
- 9993500241
- Program director
- Cori Salvit
- Location
- New York, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 1,492
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 4%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,492 applications and invited about 10.3% 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 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- 10.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates96%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women67%
- Men33%
- White42%
- Asian38%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Cori Salvit
- Program coordinator
- Rachelle Sanchez
- Coordinator phone
- (212) 639-3210
- Program phone
- (212) 639-2734
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, Box 8 Bobst Building, Room C1291 New York, NY 10065 Open in Google Maps
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 4% of residents at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer 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 and H-1B visas.
How competitive is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program received 1,492 applications and interviewed about 10.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer 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 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer 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 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program located?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program is located at 1275 York Avenue, Box 8 Bobst Building, Room C1291 New York, NY 10065. Its sponsoring institution is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Who is the program director of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program?
The program director is Cori Salvit. The program coordinator, Rachelle Sanchez, is the usual contact for application questions.