Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Garnet Health Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Middletown, New York, sponsored by Garnet Health Medical Center.

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About Garnet Health Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403500928
Program director
Ryan Punsalan
Location
Middletown, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,429
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
73%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Garnet Health Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Middletown, New York, sponsored by Garnet Health Medical Center. It offers 11 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,429 applications and invited about 9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 73% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs70%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White20%
  • Asian63%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Punsalan
Program coordinator
Ayfer Ekiz
Coordinator phone
(845) 333-1748
Program phone
(845) 333-1764
Sponsoring institution
Garnet Health Medical Center

707 East Main Street Middletown, NY 10940 Open in Google Maps

Garnet Health Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Garnet Health Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Garnet Health 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 Garnet Health Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 73% of residents at Garnet Health 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.

How many residency positions does Garnet Health Medical Center Program offer?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program offers 11 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Garnet Health Medical Center Program?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program received 1,429 applications and interviewed about 9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Garnet Health 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 Garnet Health 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.

Where is Garnet Health Medical Center Program located?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program is located at 707 East Main Street Middletown, NY 10940. Its sponsoring institution is Garnet Health Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Garnet Health Medical Center Program?

The program director is Ryan Punsalan. The program coordinator, Ayfer Ekiz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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