Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Bethpage, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health.

About Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program

ACGME code
1103500005
Program director
Robert Gekle
Location
Bethpage, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
IMG residents
66%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Bethpage, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Positions filled
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs58%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White67%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Gekle
Program coordinator
Maria Citera
Coordinator phone
(516) 520-2378
Sponsoring institution
Catholic Health

4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage, NY 11714 Open in Google Maps

Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Catholic Health/St Joseph 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/St Joseph Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 66% of residents at Catholic Health/St Joseph 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/St Joseph Hospital Program offer?

Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Catholic Health/St Joseph 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/St Joseph Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program located?

Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program is located at 4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage, NY 11714. Its sponsoring institution is Catholic Health.

Who is the program director of Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program?

The program director is Robert Gekle. The program coordinator, Maria Citera, is the usual contact for application questions.

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