St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Far Rockaway, New York, sponsored by St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore.
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- ACGME code
- 1203500731
- Program director
- Richard Steward
- Location
- Far Rockaway, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 1,117
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 79%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Far Rockaway, New York, sponsored by St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore.
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,117 applications and invited about 10.6% 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 79% 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 70 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 10.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates3%
- US DO graduates18%
- US IMGs47%
- Non-US IMGs32%
Demographics
- Women74%
- Men24%
- White12%
- Asian21%
- Black or African American9%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Richard Steward
- Program coordinator
- Dionnedra Rodrigues
- Coordinator phone
- (718) 869-5056
- Program phone
- (718) 869-5018
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore
327 Beach 19th Street Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Open in Google Maps
St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program: frequently asked questions
Does St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program sponsor visas?
St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore 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 St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program IMG-friendly?
About 79% of residents at St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How competitive is St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program?
St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program received 1,117 applications and interviewed about 10.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore 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 St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program located?
St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program is located at 327 Beach 19th Street Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Its sponsoring institution is St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore.
Who is the program director of St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program?
The program director is Richard Steward. The program coordinator, Dionnedra Rodrigues, is the usual contact for application questions.