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NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program

Pediatrics residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital.

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About NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program

ACGME code
3203500001
Program director
Diana Weaver
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
831
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 831 applications and invited about 16.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pediatrics program has 20%. 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
16.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Diana Weaver
Program coordinator
Tabitha Burgess
Coordinator phone
(718) 245-4105
Program phone
(718) 245-5227
Sponsoring institution
NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital

451 Clarkson Ave B Building 6th floor Room B6202 Brooklyn, NY 11203 Open in Google Maps

NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program?

NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program received 831 applications and interviewed about 16.6% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County 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 NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County 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 NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program located?

NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program is located at 451 Clarkson Ave B Building 6th floor Room B6202 Brooklyn, NY 11203. Its sponsoring institution is NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital.

Who is the program director of NYC Health and Hospitals Kings County Hospital Program?

The program director is Diana Weaver. The program coordinator, Tabitha Burgess, is the usual contact for application questions.

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