New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Bristol, Pennsylvania, sponsored by New York Medical College.
See how you matchAbout New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1204100702
- Program director
- Christopher Belletieri
- Location
- Bristol, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 880
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 92%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Bristol, Pennsylvania, sponsored by New York Medical College. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 880 applications and invited about 10% 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 92% 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 hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 10%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates7%
- US IMGs21%
- Non-US IMGs71%
Demographics
- Women43%
- Men57%
- White7%
- Asian57%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christopher Belletieri
- Program coordinator
- Katrina Plachta
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 785-9623
- Program phone
- (215) 785-9977
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- New York Medical College
501 Bath Rd Bristol, PA 19007 Open in Google Maps
New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 92% of residents at New York Medical College/Lower Bucks 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 New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program offer?
New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program?
New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program received 880 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York Medical College/Lower Bucks 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 New York Medical College/Lower Bucks 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 New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program located?
New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program is located at 501 Bath Rd Bristol, PA 19007. Its sponsoring institution is New York Medical College.
Who is the program director of New York Medical College/Lower Bucks Hospital Program?
The program director is Christopher Belletieri. The program coordinator, Katrina Plachta, is the usual contact for application questions.