Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our faculty provide an extensive educational curriculum, in addition to unmatched clinical and academic mentorship. We are fortunate to serve a diverse community in the Bronx and Westchester areas, providing trainees with exposure to a wide range of rheumatic diseases, varying medical complexities and an intense understanding of psychosocial and economic impacts on physical illness. Trainees gain exposure to a multidisciplinary learning environment and up-to-date scientific investigations.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dawn Marie Wahezi, MS, MD
Children's Hosp Montefiore
Primary Program Contact
Dawn M Wahezi, MD, MS
Children's Hosp Montefiore
Locations
Children's Hosp Montefiore
Div of Pediatric Rheumatology
3415 Bainbridge Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
111 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467
111 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467-0001
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.