Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our mission is to train fellows who provide exceptional, culturally sensitive, holistic palliative care with the goal of improving the quality of life of those suffering from life threatening and advanced chronic illnesses. There is a continued emphasis on ensuring our fellows understand the socioeconomic factors influencing an individual's approach to healthcare and working with an Interdisciplinary team to support them through their health journey.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alan Roth, DO
Jamaica Hosp Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Shania Persaud, MD
Jamaica Hosp Med Ctr
Locations
Jamaica Hosp Med Ctr
Ste 3D
8906 Van Wyck Expressway
Jamaica, NY 11418
8900 Ave & Van Wyck Expwy
Jamaica, NY 11418-2897
45-18 Court Square
Long Island City, NY 11101
29-01 216th St
Bayside, NY 11360
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Application Due
May 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 16, 2025 - May 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 30, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Jul 16, 2026 - May 30, 2027
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.