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
- 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
Salary Progression
$81,238
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 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
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:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- Michaelle.charles@nychhc.org
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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