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

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#194
Specialty Rank
$78,427
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#194
Pediatrics Ranking
11th Percentile
Top 89% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203511147
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Fernanda E Kupferman
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
30
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
11
Female Faculty:
78.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our ACGME-accredited Pediatrics Residency in Eastern Brooklyn offers hands-on training in inpatient, PICU, level III NICU, and a high-volume Pediatric ED. Residents engage in research, quality improvement, and leadership opportunities. With a strong first-time board pass rate, our supportive program prepares residents for competitive fellowship matches or successful primary care careers. Our culture fosters both professional and personal growth, making it ideal for aspiring pediatricians.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$78,427
PGY-1
$83,960
PGY-2
$89,348
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Brooklyn, NY
Metropolitan Area
Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

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
41.1%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$78,427
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,356
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203511147
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Fernanda E Kupferman
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 11/16/2026
Interview Period:
10/7/2026 - 12/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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
Primary Teaching Site:
One Brooklyn Health System
Contact Person:
Elizabeth Sanchez
Contact Email:
esanchez@bhmcny.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
36

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
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

Rankings & Reputation

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