Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

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About New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program

ACGME code
2203531339
Program director
Phyllis Lawani
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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%
Positions offered
4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs22%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women83%
  • Men17%
  • White44%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Phyllis Lawani
Program coordinator
Christina Louisa
Coordinator phone
(718) 780-5213
Program phone
(718) 780-3272
Sponsoring institution
New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 506 Sixth Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Open in Google Maps

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 28% of residents at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital 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 visas.

How many residency positions does New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program offer?

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program?

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

Where is New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program located?

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program is located at Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 506 Sixth Street Brooklyn, NY 11215. Its sponsoring institution is New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Who is the program director of New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program?

The program director is Phyllis Lawani. The program coordinator, Christina Louisa, is the usual contact for application questions.

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