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BronxCare Health System Program

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

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About BronxCare Health System Program

ACGME code
4403511206
Program director
Matthew Furman
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,446
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
96%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

BronxCare Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by BronxCare Health System. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,446 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 96% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
9.5%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs92%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White4%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Furman
Program coordinator
Gabrielle Vega
Coordinator phone
(718) 960-1216
Sponsoring institution
BronxCare Health System

1650 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10457 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 Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does BronxCare Health System Program offer?

BronxCare Health System Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is BronxCare Health System Program?

BronxCare Health System Program received 1,446 applications and interviewed about 9.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is BronxCare Health System Program located?

BronxCare Health System Program is located at 1650 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10457. Its sponsoring institution is BronxCare Health System.

Who is the program director of BronxCare Health System Program?

The program director is Matthew Furman. The program coordinator, Gabrielle Vega, is the usual contact for application questions.

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