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BronxCare Health System Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Bronx, NY(Bronx, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
$83,796
PGY1 Salary
96.6%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003521135
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Sasidhar Gunturu
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
26.7%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • 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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$83,796
PGY-1
$88,741
PGY-2
$96,970
PGY-3
$100,689
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
Bronx, NY
Metropolitan Area
Bronx, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
113(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$736K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.7K/mo
Median Household Income
$84K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
38.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
19,994,379
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.35
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
17.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.54
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$83,796
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,156
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003521135
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sasidhar Gunturu
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
5/30/2027 - 1/1/1970
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
BronxCare Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
BronxCare Health System
Contact Person:
Noemi Edwards

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
12
Unpaid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
96.6%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
3.4%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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