Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

BronxCare Health System Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by BronxCare Health System.

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About BronxCare Health System Program

ACGME code
2203511180
Program director
Alireza Mehdizadeh
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

BronxCare Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by BronxCare Health System.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs94%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White22%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Alireza Mehdizadeh
Program coordinator
Jessica Fernandez
Coordinator phone
(718) 239-8384
Program phone
(718) 239-8383
Sponsoring institution
BronxCare Health System

Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 1650 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10457 Open in Google Maps

BronxCare Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does BronxCare Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. BronxCare Health System Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is BronxCare Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at BronxCare Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for BronxCare 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 BronxCare Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at BronxCare Health System Program?

Applicants who sent BronxCare Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is BronxCare Health System Program located?

BronxCare Health System Program is located at Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 1650 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10457. Its sponsoring institution is BronxCare Health System.

Who is the program director of BronxCare Health System Program?

The program director is Alireza Mehdizadeh. The program coordinator, Jessica Fernandez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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