NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health.
See how you matchAbout NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program
- ACGME code
- 9993500262
- Program director
- Eleonora Akker
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 577
- Latest cycle
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health.
In the latest application cycle the program received 577 applications.
The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- Application deadline
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Eleonora Akker
- Program coordinator
- Michaelle Charles
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 616-3780
- Program phone
- (718) 616-3449
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
2601 Ocean Parkway room 4N98 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.
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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program located?
NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program is located at 2601 Ocean Parkway room 4N98 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 Eleonora Akker. The program coordinator, Michaelle Charles, is the usual contact for application questions.