Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
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- ACGME code
- 1103500217
- Program director
- Marc Borenstein
- Location
- Poughkeepsie, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 72%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 72% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates10%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs38%
- Non-US IMGs34%
Demographics
- Women45%
- Men55%
- White24%
- Asian17%
- Black or African American41%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Marc Borenstein
- Program coordinator
- Julia Demboski
- Coordinator phone
- (845) 790-1317
- Program phone
- (845) 790-1304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Nuvance Health Program 45 Reade Pl Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Open in Google Maps
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 72% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center 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 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program offer?
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program located?
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program is located at Nuvance Health Program 45 Reade Pl Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Its sponsoring institution is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Who is the program director of Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program?
The program director is Marc Borenstein. The program coordinator, Julia Demboski, is the usual contact for application questions.