Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Allergy and immunology - Bronx, NY | ACGME Code: 0203521054
The Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program offers a comprehensive Internal Medicine Residency program that includes 39 categorical interns, 10 primary care/social internal medicine interns, and 25 categorical preliminary interns each year. The program provides a supportive and collegial environment for residents to receive outstanding clinical training in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted through December 1st of the year prior to matriculation.
USMLE Requirements: There are no specific USMLE cut-off scores mentioned, and the program aims to conduct a holistic review of each applicant.
Interviews: Interviews are granted based on overall academic records and clinical performance. For the application cycle 2020-2021, all interviews will be conducted virtually.
Visa Sponsorship: Montefiore Medical Center sponsors both J-1 and H-1B visas for international applicants.
Firm System: The program implements a unique firm system that divides house staff into three groups overseen by faculty to provide a close-knit community environment.
Director for Community Engagement and Population Health Initiatives: Iman Hasan, MD, MS, leads the program's initiatives to address social determinants of health in residency education and works on programs benefiting underserved communities.
Chief Residents: The current Chief Residents include Amrita Balgobind, Diana He, Victoria "Tori" Twito, David Edelman, and Zainab Mabizari.
Overall, the Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program offers a rich clinical experience, robust research opportunities, and a supportive environment for residents to grow professionally.
Web Sources
- Overview | Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- How to Apply | Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Why Monte? | Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Yearly Schedule | Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Firm System | Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Housestaff Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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