SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program

Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health.

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About NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program

ACGME code
4403500002
Program director
Sreedhar Kallakuri
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
984
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 984 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. 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

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Applications and interviews

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

Contact and location

Program director
Sreedhar Kallakuri
Program coordinator
Shevon Forde
Coordinator phone
(646) 815-5355
Program phone
(718) 616-3440
Sponsoring institution
NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health

2601 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11235 Open in Google Maps

NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program IMG-friendly?

NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program offer?

NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program located?

NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program is located at 2601 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11235. Its sponsoring institution is NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health.

Who is the program director of NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program?

The program director is Sreedhar Kallakuri. The program coordinator, Shevon Forde, is the usual contact for application questions.

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