SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
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- ACGME code
- 1803500002
- Program director
- Lisa Merlin
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 531
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 87%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
In the latest application cycle the program received 531 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 87% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates13%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs60%
- Non-US IMGs27%
Demographics
- Women53%
- Men47%
- White40%
- Asian27%
- Black or African American13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lisa Merlin
- Program coordinator
- Dorina Spinel
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 240-8861
- Program phone
- (718) 270-3957
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
1 Brookdale Plaza Linden Blvd and Rockaway Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 11212 Open in Google Maps
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program: frequently asked questions
Does SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program sponsor visas?
Yes. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program IMG-friendly?
About 87% of residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program located?
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program is located at 1 Brookdale Plaza Linden Blvd and Rockaway Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 11212. Its sponsoring institution is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
Who is the program director of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program?
The program director is Lisa Merlin. The program coordinator, Dorina Spinel, is the usual contact for application questions.