SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Brooklyn Hospital Center.

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About Brooklyn Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
4403531208
Program director
Armand Asarian
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,642
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
67%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,642 applications and invited about 6.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% 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. 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

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

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs54%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White33%
  • Asian46%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Armand Asarian
Program coordinator
Alicia Resabala
Coordinator phone
(718) 250-6923
Program phone
(718) 250-6650
Sponsoring institution
Brooklyn Hospital Center

121 Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201 Open in Google Maps

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Brooklyn Hospital Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 67% of residents at Brooklyn Hospital Center 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 Brooklyn Hospital Center Program offer?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program received 1,642 applications and interviewed about 6.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Brooklyn Hospital 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 Brooklyn Hospital Center 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 Brooklyn Hospital Center Program located?

Brooklyn Hospital Center Program is located at 121 Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201. Its sponsoring institution is Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Who is the program director of Brooklyn Hospital Center Program?

The program director is Armand Asarian. The program coordinator, Alicia Resabala, is the usual contact for application questions.

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