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BronxCare Health System Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Bronx, NY(Bronx, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#295
Specialty Rank
$83,796
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#295
Surgery Ranking
18th Percentile
Top 82% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403511206
NRMP Code:
1471440P0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
235
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$83,796
PGY-1
$88,741
PGY-2
$96,970
PGY-3
$100,689
PGY-4
$104,748
PGY-5

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
Bronx, NY
Metropolitan Area
Bronx, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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

Population
408K
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:
4403511206
NRMP Code:
1471440P0
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ajay Shah
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
235
Min Step 2 Score:
235

COMLEX Requirements

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

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1471440P0, 1471440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
BronxCare Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
BronxCare Health System
Contact Person:
Gabrielle Vega
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
235
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
83rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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