Samaritan Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Watertown, New York, sponsored by Samaritan Medical Center.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.