PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

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

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About Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
3203511148
Program director
Lewis Krata
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,547
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Brooklyn Hospital Center. It offers 11 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,547 applications and invited about 16% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
16%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs37%
  • Non-US IMGs63%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White7%
  • Asian70%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Lewis Krata
Program coordinator
Danielle Hunte
Coordinator phone
(718) 250-6776
Program phone
(718) 250-6955
Sponsoring institution
Brooklyn Hospital Center

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 100% of residents at Brooklyn Hospital Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Brooklyn Hospital Center Program offer?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program offers 11 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program received 1,547 applications and interviewed about 16% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program located?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program is located at 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 Lewis Krata. The program coordinator, Danielle Hunte, is the usual contact for application questions.

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