Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program
About This Program
The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Transitional Year Program is a one-year residency training for physicians pursuing careers that require a one-year internship prior to specialty training. Interns participate in a range of clinical rotations such as medicine and surgery to care for a diverse group of patients. During their year, interns develop their clinical skills, work in multidisciplinary teams, and build a strong foundation to advance to the next level of training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cori Salvit, MD
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Rachelle Sanchez
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr
Locations
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr
Bobst Bldg Rm C1282 Box 8
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10065
525 E 68th St
New York, NY 10021-1234
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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: 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Sep 15, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.