Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Maimonides Medical Center provides a unique educational experience, combining outstanding clinical exposure of a major urban hospital with academic medicine emphasis. Located in Brooklyn, the program draws a diverse patient population and trains residents in all aspects of internal medicine, well-preparing them for fellowship or practice settings. It is fully accredited by ACGME, offering a three-year categorical program and a one-year preliminary program.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts international medical graduates (IMG) and sponsors H1-B and J-1 visas if necessary. They do not require U.S. clinical experience but strongly favor candidates with it. There are no strict minimum USMLE/COMLEX score requirements; scores and attempts are considered.
Categorical Positions
30
Categorical Positions (detail)
30 positions per year for the categorical three-year residency program; up to 5 per year for the preliminary one-year internal medicine program.
Program Website
Address
4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Program Director
Navjot Somal, MD, FACP
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program consists of 30 categorical residents each year, offering a comprehensive training experience in diverse medical environments.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is a three-year ACGME accredited program based around a 4+1 block system, including both inpatient and outpatient training. Emphasis is placed on preventative medicine, patient-centered care, cultural diversity, and communication skills. Graduates leave as expert practitioners, prepared for any medical challenge. They work in diverse clinical settings under the supervision of experienced faculty.
Application
All applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and are then reviewed by our Selection Committee. The review of your application and the scheduling of interviews requires a completed ERAS application, including the following components: Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE – Dean’s Letter), Medical school transcript(s), USMLE/COMLEX transcripts, Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one of which should be from a department of medicine), Personal statement, Curriculum Vitae. Maimonides Medical Center complies with federal and city laws and orders prohibiting discrimination in employment.
# of Locations
The residents work at multiple locations, primarily focusing on the medical floors, critical care, outpatient clinics, and specialty divisions within Maimonides Medical Center.
Fellowship
Graduates from the residency program go on to fellowships and primary care in various specialties such as Cardiology, Critical Care, and Gastroenterology. The program offers in-house fellowships in Cardiovascular Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, and Pulmonary Diseases.
Resident Life
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Maimonides Medical Center offers a unique educational experience by combining the outstanding clinical exposure of a major urban hospital with an emphasis on academic medicine in a safety-net community hospital setting.
On Call Schedule
The residency program at Maimonides Medical Center involves structured rotations through various specialties with in-depth exposure to both inpatient and outpatient medicine, promoting a high degree of clinical competence.
# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
Graduates from our residency program go on to fellowships, primary care, and hospitalist positions around the country. Alumni commonly pursue subspecialties such as Cardiology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, and more.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides comprehensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with structured academic support including weekly reports, board preparation, and mentorship from faculty and chief residents.
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