PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program

Psychiatry 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
4003500011
Program director
Maria Chona San Gabriel
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
906
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 906 applications and invited about 6.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 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
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
6.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Maria Chona San Gabriel
Program coordinator
Julia Wood
Coordinator phone
(718) 963-8283
Program phone
(718) 630-3370
Sponsoring institution
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center

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?

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program offer?

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program?

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program received 906 applications and interviewed about 6.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program located?

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program is located at 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 Maria Chona San Gabriel. The program coordinator, Julia Wood, is the usual contact for application questions.