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
- 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
Salary Progression
$76,137
PGY-1
$82,539
PGY-2
$90,537
PGY-3
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
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
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
- Email:
- mravich@jhmc.org
- 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-1:30PGY-2:30PGY-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
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