Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Brooklyn Hospital Center.

About Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
1103521093
Program director
Holly Thompson
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 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

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Positions filled
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

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
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.

Do program signals help at Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?

Applicants who sent Brooklyn Hospital Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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.

More Emergency Medicine programs nearby

Is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account