Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program
About This Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a leading private cancer center in New York City, established in 1884, that combines patient care, research, and education. It is recognized globally for its state-of-the-art cancer treatments, which include chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and surgery, alongside extensive research into innovative cancer therapies.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Josef J Fox, MD
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Katherine Arias
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr
Locations
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr
Box 77
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10065
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- 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 1 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
May 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 9 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.