Brooklyn Hospital Center Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Brooklyn Hospital Center.
See how you matchAbout Brooklyn Hospital Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1103521093
- Program director
- Holly Thompson
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 72%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Brooklyn Hospital Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Brooklyn Hospital Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 72% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates19%
- US DO graduates9%
- US IMGs41%
- Non-US IMGs31%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men59%
- White28%
- Asian25%
- Black or African American50%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Holly Thompson
- Program coordinator
- Yolanda Hayes
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 250-6889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Brooklyn Hospital Center
121 DeKalb Avenue Dept. Emergency Medicine Brooklyn, NY 11201 Open in Google Maps
Brooklyn Hospital Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Brooklyn Hospital Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Brooklyn Hospital Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 72% of residents at Brooklyn Hospital Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Brooklyn Hospital Center Program offer?
Brooklyn Hospital Center Program offers 8 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Brooklyn Hospital Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program located?
Brooklyn Hospital Center Program is located at 121 DeKalb Avenue Dept. Emergency Medicine Brooklyn, NY 11201. Its sponsoring institution is Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Who is the program director of Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?
The program director is Holly Thompson. The program coordinator, Yolanda Hayes, is the usual contact for application questions.