Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, serves a culturally diverse community, providing residents with a rich clinical experience and opportunities for mentorship, research, and clinical development alongside faculty from Mount Sinai Hospital. The program emphasizes both inpatient and outpatient care, offering a supportive environment for residents to thrive.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs), sponsoring J1 and H1B visas for eligible residents. There is no minimum score requirement for the USMLE or COMLEX, but only applicants with passing scores on first attempt will be considered.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
20 first-year positions for Categorical Internal Medicine Residency and 18 positions for 1-year Preliminary Internal Medicine Residency.
Program Website
Address
79-01 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373
Program Director
Julie Kanevsky, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program includes a total of 20 PGY-1 residents, all of whom are expected to engage actively with the diverse patient population in their training. The faculty is highly committed to mentorship and education, ensuring a close-knit and supportive learning environment within a busy academic institution.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency rotations are structured on a 6+2 schedule that alternates between 6 weeks of inpatient experiences and 2 weeks of ambulatory experiences, ensuring comprehensive exposure to both settings. Residents also engage in a rich didactic schedule with protected time for lectures and hands-on learning.
Application
Applications accepted through ERAS; ACGME-accredited; 20 first-year Categorical positions and 18 Preliminary positions; Interviews held from late October through January; All interviews will be done virtually; No updates provided on application status via phone; J1 and H1B visas sponsored for eligible residents; Minimum score required: passing on first attempt; No US clinical experience required but preferred; Applications require several documents including 3 recommendation letters and USMLE transcript.
# of Locations
Residents work at Elmhurst Hospital Center and have clinical experiences at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Fellowship
The program offers exceptional fellowship placements and dedicated job search support with an extensive alumni network. Residents will receive guidance in finding research mentors and developing their career goals.
Resident Life
Overview
Elmhurst Hospital Center offers a unique residency program that emphasizes state-of-the-art care for diverse populations within a closely-knit community. It combines rigorous clinical pathology with dedicated mentorship and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.
On Call Schedule
We provide 24-hour in-house attending support. In addition to a rich clinical experience involving close interaction with attendings at the bedside, residents have a strong didactic schedule with protected time, emphasizing small-group interactive case-based sessions. We have no 24-hr call except in CCU.
# of Years of Program
The program is a 3-year Categorical Internal Medicine Residency.
Housing
Affordable places to live are available; Residents live nearby in Queens or in neighborhoods like Long Island City, Manhattan, or Brooklyn; Proximity to major subway lines; Offers a vibrant living and working experience.
Alumni
Information about alumni placements and career paths is not provided in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salary, four weeks of paid vacation, paid sick and parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness services, meal stipend of $3,800 per year, a one-time onboarding bonus of $550, holiday pay, sick call coverage pay, paid personal days, continued education reimbursement of $750 per year, travel and conference reimbursement up to $1,500 every 3 years, and mental health reimbursement benefit of $5,000 per year.
PGY-1 Salary
$80,189 (Current); $82,481 (Effective 12/16/2024); $85,038 (Effective 12/16/2025); $3,800 meal stipend annually; $550 one-time onboarding bonus; $200 extra pay per holiday worked; $200 - $558 reimbursement for sick call coverage; 2 paid personal days annually; $750 yearly for professional education; $1,500 every 3 years for continued learning; $3,000 each year for QI/Patient Safety Education; $5,000 yearly for mental health reimbursement; $3,500 yearly for childcare reimbursement
Vacation
Four weeks of paid vacation per year; 2 personal/wellness days available, which can be taken as 4 half days or 2 full days; Additional details on sick leave and holiday pay provided; Total of 6 weeks off; Policies detail how time off is requested.