Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

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

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About Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
1403512265
Program director
Viswanath Vasudevan
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
29
First-year spots
Applicants
5,554
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
87%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Brooklyn Hospital Center. It offers 29 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,554 applications and invited about 3.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 87% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed14%
  • Silver signal: interviewed10%
  • No signal: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
29
Interview rate
3.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs45%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White12%
  • Asian72%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Viswanath Vasudevan
Program coordinator
Beverly Noel
Coordinator phone
(718) 250-6946
Program phone
(718) 250-8839
Sponsoring institution
Brooklyn Hospital Center

Department of Internal Medicine 121 DeKalb Avenue 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 87% of residents at Brooklyn Hospital Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Brooklyn Hospital Center Program offer?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program offers 29 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program received 5,554 applications and interviewed about 3.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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. This page has Brooklyn Hospital Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?

Applicants who sent Brooklyn Hospital Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 14% of the time, silver signals about 10%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program located?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program is located at Department of Internal Medicine 121 DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201. Its sponsoring institution is Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Who is the program director of Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?

The program director is Viswanath Vasudevan. The program coordinator, Beverly Noel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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