PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by One Brooklyn Health System.

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About One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4003511136
Program director
Sanila Rehmatullah
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,094
Latest cycle
IMG residents
61%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by One Brooklyn Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,094 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 61% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates18%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs36%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White14%
  • Asian46%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Sanila Rehmatullah
Program coordinator
Estela Nano
Coordinator phone
(718) 240-5669
Program phone
(718) 240-5607
Sponsoring institution
One Brooklyn Health System

One Brookdale Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11746 Open in Google Maps

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 61% of residents at One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center 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.

How many residency positions does One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program offer?

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical 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 One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center 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 One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program located?

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program is located at One Brookdale Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11746. Its sponsoring institution is One Brooklyn Health System.

Who is the program director of One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sanila Rehmatullah. The program coordinator, Estela Nano, is the usual contact for application questions.