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Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Rhinebeck, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203500741
Program director
Hossam Hafez
Location
Rhinebeck, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,818
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
73%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Rhinebeck, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,818 applications and invited about 9.9% 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 73% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs59%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White27%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Hossam Hafez
Program coordinator
Ariana Rowe
Coordinator phone
(845) 790-2085
Program phone
(845) 790-1309
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Northern Dutchess Hospital 6511 Spring Brook Avenue Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 73% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program offer?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program received 1,818 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program is located at Northern Dutchess Hospital 6511 Spring Brook Avenue Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Its sponsoring institution is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Who is the program director of Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Northern Dutchess Hospital Program?

The program director is Hossam Hafez. The program coordinator, Ariana Rowe, is the usual contact for application questions.