Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Bassett Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Cooperstown, New York, sponsored by Bassett Medical Center.

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About Bassett Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403511253
Program director
Russell Moore
Location
Cooperstown, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
5,364
Latest cycle
Interview rate
2.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
95%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Bassett Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Cooperstown, New York, sponsored by Bassett Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,364 applications and invited about 2.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 95% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and rural 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed25%
  • Silver signal: interviewed7%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Positions offered
12
Interview rate
2.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs87%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White21%
  • Asian74%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Russell Moore
Program coordinator
Teri Musser
Coordinator phone
(607) 547-4805
Sponsoring institution
Bassett Medical Center

One Atwell Road Cooperstown, NY 13326 Open in Google Maps

Bassett Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Bassett Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Bassett Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Bassett Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 95% of residents at Bassett Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Bassett Medical Center Program offer?

Bassett Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Bassett Medical Center Program?

Bassett Medical Center Program received 5,364 applications and interviewed about 2.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Bassett 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 Bassett Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at Bassett Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Bassett Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 25% of the time, silver signals about 7%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Bassett Medical Center Program located?

Bassett Medical Center Program is located at One Atwell Road Cooperstown, NY 13326. Its sponsoring institution is Bassett Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Bassett Medical Center Program?

The program director is Russell Moore. The program coordinator, Teri Musser, is the usual contact for application questions.

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