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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst) Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Elmhurst, NY(Elmhurst, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#104
Specialty Rank
$78,681
PGY1 Salary
97.4%
IMG %
#104
Pediatrics Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203521162
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
39
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Megan Khariton
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
27
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
35
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
53.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, is also known as Elmhurst Hospital Center. Located in one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the entire country, it is a reflection of the city around it. Our program is made up of trainees from more than 21 countries with a wide variety of backgrounds. Our goal is to train pediatric residents to provide compassionate and effective quality care to patients of all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$78,681
PGY-1
$81,769
PGY-2
$87,935
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Elmhurst, NY
Metropolitan Area
Elmhurst, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
105(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$813K
Median Monthly Rent
$3.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$79K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
45.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.25
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
15.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.99
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$78,681
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,934
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203521162
Total Positions:
39
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Megan Khariton
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/22/2026 - 1/14/2027
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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Primary Teaching Site:
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Contact Person:
Ligia Ruiz
Contact Email:
ligia.ruiz@nychhc.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13
PGY-2:13
PGY-3:13

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
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IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
97.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.6%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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