New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Brooklyn, NYLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

The Radiation Oncology Residency Program at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (BMH) offers a comprehensive and dynamic training experience for aspiring radiation oncologists. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, residents gain hands-on experience across a wide range of malignancies and treatment modalities. One of the distinguishing features of the BMH program is its integration with the renowned faculty of Weill Cornell Medicine and collaboration with the Meyer Cancer Center (MCC).

Program Length

4 Years

First Year Positions

1 Position

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

40 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$92K-$106K

20 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Hani Ashamalla, MD, MS, MB
NewYork-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist

[email protected]
(718) 780-3677

Primary Program Contact

Silvia Gonzalez
NewYork Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist

[email protected]
(718) 780-3677

Survey Received: 7/8/2026

Program ID: 4303522064

Locations

NewYork-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist
Radiation Oncology Dept
506 Sixth St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

506 Sixth St
Brooklyn, NY 11215-9008

Participant Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10021

Leading Edge Radiation Oncology Services

8715 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Hybrid (in-person OR virtual)

Interviews Conducted Last Year

Interviews/First Year Positions

Program Participation

Participates In

NRMP Main Match

Doesn't Participate In

San Francisco Match
Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
None

Program Offers

Open House
Second Look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Yes

Must Have USMLE Passed Step 1

Must Have USMLE Passed Step 2 CK

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

1 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required Letter Writers

Letter from a department chair
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Program Director
Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

1 year(s)

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).

Gap Experience Requirement

PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

1:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

25%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (4)

Non-Physicians (6)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

40 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

9 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Two times per week for 11 month(s)

Year 2 - Two times per week for 11 month(s)

Year 3 - Two times per week for 11 month(s)

Year 4 - Two times per week for 11 month(s)

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 11

Year 22

Year 3--

Year 41

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:

Advanced positions

Reserved positions

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

OCT1

Interview Offer Dates

Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

13 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

90%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Housing stipend

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Hospitalist track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Salary Compensation

$92K-$106K

Year 2 through Year 5

Year 2

$91,697

Year 3

$100,109

Year 4

$103,063

Year 5

$106,275

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days12

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

12 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Brooklyn, NY

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Open House

Second Look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs