Elmhurst Hospital Center

At a glance

Primary training hospital

Elmhurst Hospital Center, with clinical and research opportunities at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

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Program director

Julie Kanevsky, MD

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Training length

3 years

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Program size

20 first-year positions

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Some policies are undated. Confirm this cycle with the program.

Application service

ERAS applications; all positions through NRMP. No pre-match offers.

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Track prerequisites

Apply to categorical or preliminary medicine, not both. Preliminary training is intended for applicants entering advanced specialties.

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Signal policy

Signals receive strong consideration; interviews without a signal are described as rare.

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Degree and graduation policy

Medical school graduation within the past five years.

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Examination requirements

First-attempt passes on USMLE Steps 1 and 2; published minimum Step 2 CK score of 240.

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ECFMG certification

If applicable, certification by the end of January of the Match year.

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Recent clinical experience

Clinical experience within the past two years is preferred.

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U.S. clinical experience required

No

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Published visa policy

J-1 and H-1B sponsorship for eligible residents; prerequisites apply.

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Recommendation letters

3 minimum letters

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MSPE required

Yes

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Required documents

ERAS form, transcript, MSPE or equivalent, at least three recommendations, personal statement, USMLE transcript, and ECFMG/COMLEX documentation when applicable.

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NRMP code

1491140C0

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Interviews

Interview format

Virtual interviews, normally late October through January; invitations arrive at the email supplied in ERAS.

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Inpatient / outpatient rhythm

6 + 2 schedule: six weeks inpatient/elective, then two weeks ambulatory. Night medicine replaces 24-hour call. Two protected academic half-days per ambulatory block.

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Training & time away

Training experience

On-site simulation and POCUS, medical education and health care administration opportunities, and research mentorship through the Elmhurst Research Consortium.

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Vacation policy

Four weeks of paid vacation and two personal/wellness days each year; personal days may be taken as four half-days.

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Health insurance

Health, dental and vision insurance; paid sick and parental leave are listed.

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Everyday support

MKSAP and UWorld access; $550 onboarding bonus; $750/year education reimbursement; up to $1,500 every three years for continuing learning; $3,500/year child-care reimbursement benefit.

Program-published benefits; eligibility and reimbursement rules apply. No benefit amounts are added to the displayed salary.

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Training length

3 years

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Program size

20 first-year positions

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• Elmhurst Internal Medicine Residency | Icahn School of MedicineChecked 2026-09-10