PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program

Pediatrics residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center.

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About Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program

ACGME code
3203532387
Program director
Betty Ansong-Assoku
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,470
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,470 applications and invited about 10.7% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs100%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American37%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Betty Ansong-Assoku
Program coordinator
Maria Rodriguez
Coordinator phone
(718) 963-8779
Program phone
(718) 963-7956
Sponsoring institution
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center

Department of Pediatrics 760 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11206 Open in Google Maps

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health 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 competitive is Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program received 1,470 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Woodhull Medical and Mental Health 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 Woodhull Medical and Mental Health 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 Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program located?

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program is located at Department of Pediatrics 760 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11206. Its sponsoring institution is Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center.

Who is the program director of Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

The program director is Betty Ansong-Assoku. The program coordinator, Maria Rodriguez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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