Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Bethpage, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health.
See how you matchAbout Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1103500005
- Program director
- Robert Gekle
- Location
- Bethpage, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Positions offered
- 6
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.