Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The program's strengths include a diverse case volume and complexity, featuring both general and super-specialized surgeries with a multidisciplinary approach. It offers extensive experience in heavy trauma and critical care, along with training in robotics and endoscopy with a strong commitment to innovation and discovery, including an option for for two years of research . Additionally, the program has an evolving educational component with protected resident education time on Friday mornings.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Abier Abdelhamid Abdelnaby, MD, BA
Montefiore Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Sebrina Mckelvey
Montefiore Med Center
Locations
Montefiore Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
111 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467
111 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467
111 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467-0001
1400 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
600 E 233rd St
Bronx, NY 10466-2697
1825 Eastchester Rd
Bronx, NY 10461
3424 Kossuth Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
1250 Waters Pl
Bronx, NY 10461
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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 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 2 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
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 24, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2026 - Dec 11, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 60 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Characteristics
Experience The Program