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Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in West Islip, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health.

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About Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203500728
Program director
Steven Golinowski
Location
West Islip, New York
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Catholic Health/Good Samaritan University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

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.

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