Family Medicine Residency Program

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.

Contact Information

Residency Director

Dr. Cameron Nienaber


Residency Manager

Tania Artiles


Residency Program Coordinator & Assistant to Program Director

Gabriela Parades

Mailing Address

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Department of Internal Medicine
8900 Van Wyck Expressway
Jamaica, NY 11418