Application & Selection Criteria
Ten PGY-1 positions are available. Applications to the program are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). To be considered for an interview, candidates must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
- Complete ERAS application
- Common ERAS Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- Step 1 and Step 2 scores of the USMLE or COMLEX – Passing score on each section by second attempt preferred
- Dean’s Letter
- ECFMG Certificate if applicable
- Graduation from medical school within the last five years and active involvement in U.S. clinical medicine during the past two years preferred
- Eligible to work in the United States as U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or with a J-1 Visa only
- Letters of recommendation from Family Medicine or Primary Care Physicians strongly favored
Upon initial application review, qualified candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.
Residency Director:
Dr. Cameron Nienaber
Email: cnienabe@jhmc.org
Residency Manager:
Tania Artiles
Email: tartiles@jhmc.org
Phone : 718-206-7867
Residency Program Coordinator & Assistant to Program Director
Gabriela Parades
Email: gparedes@jhmc.org
Phone: 718-206-6748
Our Address:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Department of Family Medicine
8900 Van Wyck Expressway
Jamaica, New York 11418
718-206-6748 tel
(718) 206-8716 fax
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