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Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program

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

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About Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203500002
Program director
Mayur Rali
Location
Bethpage, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
2,247
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Bethpage, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,247 applications and invited about 9.3% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
9.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs100%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • Asian94%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Mayur Rali
Program coordinator
Samantha Sferrazza
Coordinator phone
(631) 376-4163
Program phone
(516) 520-2538
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 100% of residents at Catholic Health/St Joseph 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/St Joseph Hospital Program offer?

Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program?

Catholic Health/St Joseph Hospital Program received 2,247 applications and interviewed about 9.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 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/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 7%.

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 Mayur Rali. The program coordinator, Samantha Sferrazza, is the usual contact for application questions.

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