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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Program

Public health and general preventive medicineOtherIMG: CHALLENGING
long island city, NY(Kansas City, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$81,903
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3803588104
Program Type:
Other
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
16

Contact Information

Charlene Ngamwajasat
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
35
Max Hours on Duty:
7
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
20/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program takes place at one of the oldest and largest health departments in the country. Residents will take care of patients from all over the world while participating in community engagement activities and focus on career development and training opportunities.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

40 weeks

Salary Progression

$81,903
PGY-1
$81,903
PGY-2
$86,306
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
long island city, NY
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
122(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$709K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.6K/mo
Median Household Income
$63K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
38.3%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.36
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
13.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.61
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$81,903
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,134
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3803588104
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
16
Program Type:
Other

Contact Information

Program Director:
Charlene Ngamwajasat
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Primary Teaching Site:
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Contact Person:
Residency Program

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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