SurgeryCommunity-based

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.

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About Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403500442
Program director
Hector DePaz
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,276
Latest cycle
IMG residents
82%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,276 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 82% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 74 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs32%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White27%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Hector DePaz
Program coordinator
Anna Trzpis
Coordinator phone
(718) 906-3992
Program phone
(929) 602-5766
Sponsoring institution
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

374 Stockholm Street Brooklyn, NY 11237 Open in Google Maps

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 82% of residents at Wyckoff Heights 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.

How many residency positions does Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program offer?

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wyckoff Heights 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 Wyckoff Heights Medical Center 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 Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program located?

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program is located at 374 Stockholm Street Brooklyn, NY 11237. Its sponsoring institution is Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program?

The program director is Hector DePaz. The program coordinator, Anna Trzpis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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