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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Richmond Hill, NY(Hill, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
90
Positions
#241
Specialty Rank
$76,137
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#241
Internal Medicine Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1403512275
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
90
Interviews:
350

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
245
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
48
00
Female Faculty:
31.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Train at one of NYC's busiest safety-net hospitals, serving a diverse, high-acuity population. Residents gain early autonomy, manage complex pathology, and develop strong clinical judgment. Our program combines rigorous clinical training with a strong sense of community, close mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a culture that values education, advocacy, and teamwork.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$76,137
PGY-1
$82,539
PGY-2
$90,537
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Richmond Hill, NY
Metropolitan Area
Hill, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
121(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$572K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$84K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
33.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
55K
Median Age
41 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.64
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
66%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
18.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.87
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,137
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,923
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1403512275
Total Positions:
90
Interviews:
350
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Marina Ravich
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/12/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
235
Min Step 2 Score:
245

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
449140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Contact Person:
Celine Chacko
Contact Email:
cchacko@jhmc.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
30
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:30
PGY-2:30
PGY-3:30

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
45

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
245
Years of Graduation Cutoff
6 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
97th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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