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St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program

Family Medicine residency program in Far Rockaway, New York, sponsored by St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore.

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About St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program

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
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.