What are the application requirements?

Each application is reviewed individually and holistically. Preference is given for applicants with first attempts only on Step 1 and Step 2CK with scores greater than 240 (COMLEX Level 2 greater than 495). We welcome applications from students of United States allopathic and osteopathic medical schools as well as international graduates. International applicants must qualify for ECFMG certification prior to entrance into the program. Graduation from medical school within the past five years is desirable as is United States clinical experience. All applications must be submitted via the ERAS system. The program is participating in the supplemental application program. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 31st.

Is there a preliminary year program?

Yes. Our preferred candidates for the preliminary year track are applying to subspecialty programs beginning in the PGY2 year of training which require an initial year of graduate medical education.

Does the institution utilize an electronic health record?

Since October 1, 2012, Flushing Hospital Medical Center has utilized the Epic electronic record system.

Will interviews be virtual or in person?

All interviews for the preliminary year program will be virtual. Categorical applicants may select a virtual or in person interview date. We welcome the opportunity to meet you in person. However, we understand travel may not be feasible for all applicants and have successfully utilized the virtual platform for several years.

How will the program utilize signaling?

We are especially interested in applicants whose career goals align most closely with those of our community hospital program. While applicants who express interest in the program by utilizing signaling preferences will receive early initial consideration, all applicants will be considered for interview opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the program accredited?

The Internal Medicine Residency Program is fully accredited without citations by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Flushing Hospital Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Q: Is there a night duty system?

A night duty system is designed so there is no weekday overnight call during the time on the general internal medicine service. Residents throughout the three years of training participate on the night float team.

Q: How are residents supervised?

Residents are carefully supervised by both full-time faculty and voluntary attending physicians. PGY1s are supervised by senior (PGY2 or PGY3) residents on all services. Graduated responsibilities are utilized to achieve independence.

Q: Are the residents involved with medical student teaching?

Third and fourth year medical students from St. George’s University and American University of the Caribbean rotate with the Department of Medicine for their core medicine clerkship experience. Students from these schools as well as students from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and Ross University participate in medicine subinternships and subspecialty elective rotations. Medical students from the State University of New York-Downstate rotate in the Geriatrics Division.

Q: What is the ICU experience like?

The medical intensive care unit (MICU) is a 10-bed closed unit. The MICU is supervised by Board Certified intensivists who make teaching rounds on a daily basis. There is also a six-bed Coronary Care Unit under the supervision of Board Certified cardiologists.

Are international graduates eligible for admission into the internal medicine program?

Yes, international graduates may apply to the program. The program does not require ECFMG certification for the application process, however, you must be ECFMG certified prior to entrance into the program.

All applicants must have permanent residency status, a work authorization, or United States citizenship.

Does the program offer any observership positions?

Observership/externship positions are not offered.

Does the program sponsor H1 or J1 visas?

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with a J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG or F-1 visa (OPT 1st year). The program does not sponsor H-1B visa.

Is United States clinical experience required?

It is preferred that applicants have experience within the United States healthcare system, however, it is not a requirement for entrance into the program.

Is the program accredited?

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education awarded the Internal Medicine Residency Program full accreditation, with the maximal six year cycle. In addition, the hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

What are the work hours?

Flushing Hospital’s residency programs are fully compliant with both the ACGME work hour rules and 405.4 of the New York State Hospital Operating Code.

Is there a night duty system?

A night duty system has been instituted so there is no weekday overnight call during the time on the general internal medicine services. Residents throughout the three years of training participate on the night float team.

How are residents supervised?

Residents are carefully supervised by full-time faculty and voluntary attending physicians. PGY1s are supervised by senior residents PGY2 or PGYY3 residents or fellows on all services.

Are the residents involved with medical student teaching?

Medical students from the State University of New York-Downstate rotate in the Geriatrics Division. Third and fourth year medical students from St. Georges University and American University of the Caribbean rotate through the Department of Medicine for their core medicine clerkship experience, medical sub internship, and subspecialty elective rotations.

What is the ICU experience like?

The medical intensive care unit (M.I.C.U) is a 10-bed unit that cares for critically ill inpatients. The MICU is supervised by Board Certified intensivists who make teaching rounds on a daily basis. There is also a six-bed Coronary Care Unit under the supervision of Board Certified cardiologists.

What conferences do the residents attend?

There are case conferences, grand rounds, mortality and morbidity reviews, evidence based medicine journal club, interdisciplinary conferences, didactic lectures and board review sessions held on a regular basis. Conference time averages 10 hours per week.

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