Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) Program
About This Program
Our program serves a historically underserved community in the Northern Bronx, with a broad exposure to both common and uncommon diagnoses, as well as psychosocial challenges. As a mid-size community hospital, faculty and colleagues are accessible, with the additional benefit of university resources when needed.-The neighborhood is primarily residential with many residents living within walkiing distance and public transportation available for travel to Grand Central Station and other areas in
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Grace R Kajita, MD
Montefiore Med Ctr-Wakefield Campus
Primary Program Contact
Samantha Lawson-Butler, BA
Montefiore Med Ctr-Wakefield Campus
Locations
Montefiore Med Ctr-Wakefield Campus
Dept of Med 5th Fl
600 E 233rd St
Bronx, NY 10466
111 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467
600 E 233rd St
Bronx, NY 10466-2697
1825 Eastchester Rd
Bronx, NY 10461
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 8 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.