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Samaritan Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Watertown, New York, sponsored by Samaritan Medical Center.

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About Samaritan Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1203500732
Program director
Benjamin Rudd
Location
Watertown, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
415
Latest cycle
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Samaritan Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Watertown, New York, sponsored by Samaritan Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 415 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 63 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamin Rudd
Program coordinator
Jenna James
Coordinator phone
(315) 779-5247
Program phone
(315) 779-5244
Sponsoring institution
Samaritan Medical Center

Familiy Medicine Residency Program 830 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601 Open in Google Maps

Samaritan Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Samaritan Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Samaritan Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Samaritan Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at Samaritan Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Samaritan Medical Center Program offer?

Samaritan Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Samaritan 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 Samaritan Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Samaritan Medical Center Program located?

Samaritan Medical Center Program is located at Familiy Medicine Residency Program 830 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601. Its sponsoring institution is Samaritan Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Samaritan Medical Center Program?

The program director is Benjamin Rudd. The program coordinator, Jenna James, is the usual contact for application questions.