Application Information – Jacobi IM Residency

How to Apply?

We welcome your interest in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Jacobi Medical Center. We are a very diverse program and at the same time a tightly-knit family. We participate in the NRMP Match.

Please find us on ERAS and ACGME as –
Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program (Internal Medicine)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:

- PGY-1: 34 Categorical
- PGY-2: 34 Categorical
- PGY-3: 34 Categorical

NRMP Tracks

Sabbath Observer Track In our residency program, we offer a Sabbath Observer (SO) track designed to support residents who observe a weekly day of rest based on their religious beliefs. This track ensures that these residents have their weekly day off scheduled on Saturdays, with no long shifts assigned on Fridays. Our aim is to accommodate residents' religious practices while aligning with the educational and clinical goals of our program.
*Each PGY level has up to 2 Sabbath Observer (SO) positions available.

Alert Please be aware that the Jacobi Medical Center/North Central Bronx Hospital Program, with NRMP # 3172140C4, is a different residency program separate from our program, Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program. To avoid any confusion during your application process via ERAS, we kindly request applicants to ensure they are applying to the correct program of their interest.

Eligibility Criteria

All USMLE Step exams must be passed on the first attempt.
Applicants must score 240 or greater on USMLE Step 2 CK.
Applicants from Osteopathic Medical schools (DO) in the US can submit COMLEX scores but must also submit USMLE Step 2 CK scores for their file to be reviewed.
For optimal integration into our program, applicants with US Clinical Experience (USCE) are preferred. We prioritize hands-on Clerkships or Sub-internships, followed by Observerships and virtual rotations, in that order.

Research Experience

Due to the academic rigor of our program, having research experience with publications or posters on your CV is highly beneficial for securing an interview at Jacobi.
While not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged to have some research experience.

Application Process (2026-27 ERAS Cycle)

All applications are accepted exclusively through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
Our residency program participates exclusively in the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program) match.
We do not offer pre-match options.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed until all documents are uploaded to ERAS.
It is advised to submit all required documents to ERAS as early as possible to ensure timely review.
For the 2026-27 ERAS cycle, applicants may signal up to 15 programs through ERAS signaling feature. Given the high volume of applications we receive, we primarily review applications from candidates who signal our program.

Required Documents

Curriculum vitae (CV)
Personal statement
3-4 letters of recommendation
Medical school transcript
MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation) from your medical school
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Visa Sponsorship

We sponsor J-1 visas and OPT for candidates currently on F-1 student visas.

At this time, we are able to sponsor H-1B visas only for candidates transferring from the following visa/status categories:

J-1 Research Visa
F-4 Visa
F-1 Visa
F-1 OPT Visa

Please note that if you are currently outside the United States and would require consular processing to obtain your H-1B visa, we are unfortunately unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Application Volume and Interview Selection

We receive approximately 5,000 – 6,000 applications annually and interview approximately 5% of applicants.
Given the high volume of applications, we primarily review applications from candidates who signal our program through ERAS. Applicants who do not signal our program are highly unlikely to be considered for an interview.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries immediately. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email.