Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The OB/GYN Residency Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center is a four-year training program that emphasizes hands-on education across various aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. The program includes rigorous clinical training with exposure to both high-risk obstetrics and a wide range of gynecological pathologies. At the completion of the residency, trainees will be equipped to pursue fellowships in subspecialties or to practice as generalists. With a focus on individual development and mentorship, the training experience is tailored to foster comprehensive skill and knowledge acquisition necessary for success in the field. The program currently has 16 residents overall, with four per year in this structured program.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not specify explicit IMG-friendly criteria such as acceptance rates or explicit eligibility for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, it is implied that the program optimally develops residents, which may include IMGs, through structured mentoring and experiences with a diverse array of clinical conditions.
Categorical Positions
16
Categorical Positions (detail)
16 residents, four in each year of a four-year training program.
Program Website
Address
The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Program Director
Erroll I. Byer, Jr., MD
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Current Residents
Overview
There are currently 16 residents in the OB/GYN program, with four residents in each of the four years of training. Each resident is exposed to a variety of clinical conditions, enabling a well-rounded education in obstetrics and gynecology.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program is organized to optimize the progressive development of the resident through feedback and instruction. Assigned faculty mentors and the program director serve as facilitators. At the completion of four years, the resident will have experienced every possible clinical condition noted in the specialty and will have acquired the necessary training to continue onto a fellowship or to function as a specialist or consultant in the field.
Application
The residency program has a four-year training program with 16 residents, four in each year. Specific details about the application process, including key deadlines and requirements, can be found on the program's How to Apply page.
# of Locations
There are 16 residents, four in each year of a four-year training program.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The emphasis of this four-year residency training program is on the basic tenets of obstetrics and gynecology at the bedside, in the delivery room, in the operating room and in outpatient services.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Alumni from the OB/GYN residency program have pursued various fellowships and academic positions. A common path includes specialization in maternal fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, and gynecological oncology. Alumni work across diverse geographic regions, often in hospitals affiliated with academic institutions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
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