SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program

Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

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About NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program

ACGME code
4403500445
Program director
Jason Prescott
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,161
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,161 applications and invited about 4.2% 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 6% 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
4.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White19%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Prescott
Program coordinator
Kim Nguyen
Coordinator phone
(212) 263-2225
Program phone
(718) 630-8381
Sponsoring institution
NYU Grossman School of Medicine

150 55th Street Brooklyn, NY 11220 Open in Google Maps

NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program: frequently asked questions

Does NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program offer?

NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program?

NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program received 1,161 applications and interviewed about 4.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) 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 NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program located?

NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program is located at 150 55th Street Brooklyn, NY 11220. Its sponsoring institution is NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Brooklyn) Program?

The program director is Jason Prescott. The program coordinator, Kim Nguyen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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