Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program

Transitional Year 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
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
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.