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NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
$81,238
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9993500262
NRMP Code:
1422999P1YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
22
Faculty Ratio:
9.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
81
0
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
48.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our Transitional Year program is designated as an Ophthalmology track for SUNY Downstate Ophthalmology residency program only. -

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$81,238
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

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
39.7%(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
$81,238
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,698
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9993500262
NRMP Code:
1422999P1YOG
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Eleonora Akker
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 2/1/2027
Interview Period:
9/30/2026 - 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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 23

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1422999P1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
Primary Teaching Site:
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
Contact Person:
Michaelle Charles

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
30th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.5%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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