PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

BronxCare Health System Program

Psychiatry residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by BronxCare Health System.

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About BronxCare Health System Program

ACGME code
4003521135
Program director
Sasidhar Gunturu
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,018
Latest cycle
IMG residents
96%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

BronxCare Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by BronxCare Health System.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,018 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 96% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research 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

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs72%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White24%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%

Contact and location

Program director
Sasidhar Gunturu
Program coordinator
Noemi Edwards
Coordinator phone
(718) 901-8653
Sponsoring institution
BronxCare Health System

1276 Fulton Avenue Bronx, NY 10456 Open in Google Maps

BronxCare Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does BronxCare Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. BronxCare Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is BronxCare Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 96% of residents at BronxCare Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for BronxCare Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has BronxCare Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is BronxCare Health System Program located?

BronxCare Health System Program is located at 1276 Fulton Avenue Bronx, NY 10456. Its sponsoring institution is BronxCare Health System.

Who is the program director of BronxCare Health System Program?

The program director is Sasidhar Gunturu. The program coordinator, Noemi Edwards, is the usual contact for application questions.