SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/One Brooklyn Health System Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803500002
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 11/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 16%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 4%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
$71,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 120(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $728K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 49.6%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 40 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
65%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.65
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803500002
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lisa Ruth Merlin
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/22/2025 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 3/16/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- One Brooklyn Health System-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- One Brooklyn Health System-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Dorina Spinel
- Contact Email:
- dspinel@bhmcny.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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