Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program
About This Program
To highlight some key features of our small residency program here at Jamaica Hospital We take pride in serving a diverse patient population, which exposes our residents to a wide array of high-risk pathologies. This environment not only enriches the learning experience but also prepares our residents for the complexities of real-world medical practice. Our program is bolstered by a diverse team of residents and faculty members who bring a wealth of experiences and perspectives. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Janice Krystal Ascencio, MD, MBA
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Estrella
Jamaica Hosp Med Ctr
Locations
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Apt 6A
8906 135th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418-2823
8900 Ave & Van Wyck Expwy
Jamaica, NY 11418-2897
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10021
525 E 68th St
New York, NY 10021-1234
1 Brookdale Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11212-3198
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.