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Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Our diverse group of residents works directly with department faculty to provide high-quality care in obstetrics and gynecology and its subspecialties to a socioeconomically diverse group of patients, creating a rich and varied training environment. We select our residents for their energy, enthusiasm and diligence, as well as for their dedication to providing unparalleled patient care and their commitment to community medicine.<x/p>

You can review information regarding compensation and benefits through the Graduate Medical Education section of this website.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We do not accept paper applications or pre-match. We accept applications from candidates wishing to complete the full four-year Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency.
ERAS applications are due in our office by October 1.

In addition to accepting applications submitted through ERAS, completion of the Casper Suite is a required part of the application process.

Casper Suite is a three-component set of selection tools designed to assess and understand an applicant's communication skills; non-cognitive skills such as collaboration, teamwork, empathy, ethics and professionalism; as well as alignment with our program. Casper Suite consists of an online assessment of professionalism (situational judgment evaluation), a video response to three standard questions and an inquiry into priorities. These tools provide applicants the opportunity to showcase their strengths and individuality and complement their ERAS application. Please register before September 11. Learn more about Casper & Duet Suite.

The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC) is using these expanded measures for application screening based on our interest in recruitment of physicians with a broad range of skills, our commitment to diversity and our awareness that the upcoming application cycle has eliminated many of the ways we would typically get to know applicants beyond their grades and test scores. These measures also help us make fair decisions based on applicants’ personal and professional attributes, and not rely heavily on cognitive metrics alone.

Application Timeline

In accordance with the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) and the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), TBHC has adopted the additional recommendations listed below:

  • Applications are due October 1, 2023
  • Applicants will have 48 hours to accept interview offers
  • Interview season will begin after October 31, 2023
  • Final status will be released to applicants (interview, reject, waitlist) by December 2, 2023.
  • Virtual interviews for all applicants

Requirements

All applications must include the following documents:

  • A completed ERAS application
  • An official copy of your U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores. Please note, Step 2 score does not need to be available for interview but needs to be resulted prior to rank list submission. While we do not adhere to a strict cut-off for score, we do take note of the number of attempts
  • In lieu of USMLE scores, COMLEX 1 and 2 are also acceptable
  • At least three letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with your performance

Completion of Casper Suite Assessments

Acuity Insights Assessments is a standardized, multi-part online assessment that measures different competencies and attributes that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program. These assessments will complement the other tools that we use for applicant review and evaluation. In implementing Acuity Insights Assessments, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.

Acuity Insights Assessments consists of:

  • Casper: 90- to 110-minute online, open-response situational judgment test
  • Duet: 15-minute value-alignment assessment

How to complete the assessments:
In order to take the assessments, you will be responsible for securing access to a laptop or desktop computer with webcam and audio capabilities and a reliable internet connection with an internet speed of at least 1.5 Mbps and upload speed of at least 2 Mbps.

You will require the following for both account creation and completing Acuity Insights Assessments:

  • Government-issued photo ID (English/French) for account validation
  • Valid email address (the same one you will use to submit your application)
  • Desktop or laptop computer
  • Working webcam
  • Working microphone
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection

1. Please go to www.acuityinsights.app to sign up for Acuity Insights Assessments for CSP-20101 and the test type is Graduate Medical Education, under your specific country, and register using your student identifier and a piece of government-issued photo ID.

2. Select a Casper test date. You will be provided with a limited number of testing dates and times, which have been pre-arranged/approved by your program(s) in accordance with their admissions timelines. Please note that these are the only testing dates available for your Casper test based on your program selection(s). There will be no additional tests scheduled. Please use an email address that you check regularly and that you have used for your application; there may be updates to the test schedule.

  • Important: To account for identity verification and payment processing timelines, ensure that you register for your test at least 3 days before your preferred test date and time. Last-minute bookings are not recommended.

3. Ensure you have selected Obstetrics and Gynecology for distribution before the posted distribution deadline. The most up-to-date information can be found by browsing the Test Dates and Times on acuityinsights.app.

4. It is recommended that you complete Duet within 14 days of taking Casper at acuityinsights.app. The final deadline, however, is the same as the distribution deadline for your program(s) as shown on the Dates and Fees page.

5. Please direct any inquiries on Acuity Insights Assessments to support@acuityinsights.app. Alternatively, you may use the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of your screen on the acuityinsights.app website.

Accommodations: Applicants requiring testing accommodations to complete their Acuity Insights Assessments should submit an Initial Request Form (Part 1 and 2) at least four (4) weeks prior to their scheduled Casper test date. More information regarding the accommodations policy can be found in this help article here.

Start Date
Our program starts on July 1st. Before the start date, all incoming interns attend a two-week orientation that includes Institutional, GME and Departmental Orientation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you notes
Thank you notes are up to the applicants but will not impact their ranking.

Should an applicant expect to hear from the program after interview day?
No, we do not communicate with applicants after the interview day.

Does my program offer second looks or in-person visits?
No, we recognize that this is an important decision, but to be fair across the board and keep as much equity in the process, we do not offer in-person visits at this time.

For more information, please contact:

Residency Coordinator
Janelle Salandy
jsalandy@tbh.org
P: 718-250-8322
F: 718-250-8881