SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by One Brooklyn Health System.

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About One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403521207
Program director
Ravi Kothuru
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,462
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
64%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,462 applications and invited about 8.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 64% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
8.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates16%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs52%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White24%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Ravi Kothuru
Program coordinator
Jacob Eisdorfer
Coordinator phone
(718) 240-6380
Program phone
(718) 240-6386
Sponsoring institution
One Brooklyn Health System

One Brookdale Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11212 Open in Google Maps

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 64% of residents at One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical 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 One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program offer?

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program?

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program received 1,462 applications and interviewed about 8.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical 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 One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical 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 One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program located?

One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program is located at One Brookdale Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11212. Its sponsoring institution is One Brooklyn Health System.

Who is the program director of One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program?

The program director is Ravi Kothuru. The program coordinator, Jacob Eisdorfer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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