Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in West Islip, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health.
See how you matchAbout Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1103500211
- Program director
- David Levy
- Location
- West Islip, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 82%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in West Islip, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 82% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates3%
- US DO graduates14%
- US IMGs48%
- Non-US IMGs34%
Demographics
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White62%
- Asian21%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- David Levy
- Program coordinator
- Samantha Sferrazza
- Coordinator phone
- (631) 376-4163
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Catholic Health
1000 Montauk Highway West Islip, NY 11795 Open in Google Maps
Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 82% of residents at Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program offer?
Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program offers 10 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program located?
Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program is located at 1000 Montauk Highway West Islip, NY 11795. Its sponsoring institution is Catholic Health.
Who is the program director of Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program?
The program director is David Levy. The program coordinator, Samantha Sferrazza, is the usual contact for application questions.