Transitional YearUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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About 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
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.