NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program

This program is the Public Health/Preventive Medicine Residency Program that offers comprehensive training for physicians interested in health promotion and disease prevention at the population level. It combines field experience at NYC Health Department with studies toward an MPH degree. The program is fully accredited by ACGME.

Eligibility requirements include completion of at least one year of clinical training in an ACGME-accredited program, eligibility for a full and unrestricted New York State license, and passing USMLE Step 3. International medical graduates typically need three years of U.S. clinical residency for licensure.

Residents receive an annual salary based on years of postgraduate medical education completed before the program, ranging from $70,480 to $101,245. They get benefits like health insurance, paid leave, full tuition and fee reimbursement for the CUNY MPH program, and support for the American Board of Preventive Medicine Certification Exam.

Application materials include a CV, a detailed statement of interest, transcripts, exam scores, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents. The program participates in the ACPM Standardized Acceptance Process.

Graduates have taken on leadership roles in various health care settings. Residents work on public health projects, complete clinical rotations, and a year-long research project. They earn their MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the CUNY School of Public Health.

For more information, applicants can reach out by emailing [email protected].