Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program Family Medicine Residency
Family 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
- 1203500728
- Program director
- Steven Golinowski
- Location
- West Islip, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 978
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 34%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in West Islip, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 978 applications and invited about 11% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 11%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates67%
- US IMGs17%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Demographics
- Women39%
- Men61%
- White28%
- Asian61%
- Black or African American11%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Steven Golinowski
- Program coordinator
- Katherine Monteith
- 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 34% 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 Family Medicine program has 22% 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 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program?
Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program received 978 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
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 Steven Golinowski. The program coordinator, Katherine Monteith, is the usual contact for application questions.