PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program

Pediatrics 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
3203511158
Program director
Abhinav Parikh
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,127
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,127 applications and invited about 17.7% 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 93% 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. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
17.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs73%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women87%
  • Men13%
  • White23%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Abhinav Parikh
Program coordinator
Yolanda Grajales
Coordinator phone
(718) 780-5260
Sponsoring institution
New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

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 93% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% 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 9 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program?

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program received 1,127 applications and interviewed about 17.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 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 New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program located?

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program is located at 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 Abhinav Parikh. The program coordinator, Yolanda Grajales, is the usual contact for application questions.

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