Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Samaritan Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Watertown, New York, sponsored by Samaritan Medical Center.

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About Samaritan Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403500926
Program director
Rory Sears
Location
Watertown, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
768
Latest cycle
IMG residents
16.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Samaritan Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Watertown, New York, sponsored by Samaritan Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 768 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16.7% 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
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates77%

Contact and location

Program director
Rory Sears
Program coordinator
Erin Boshart
Coordinator phone
(315) 779-5362
Sponsoring institution
Samaritan Medical Center

830 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601 Open in Google Maps

Samaritan Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Samaritan Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Samaritan 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 Samaritan Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 16.7% of residents at Samaritan Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Samaritan Medical Center Program offer?

Samaritan Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Where is Samaritan Medical Center Program located?

Samaritan Medical Center Program is located at 830 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601. Its sponsoring institution is Samaritan Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Samaritan Medical Center Program?

The program director is Rory Sears. The program coordinator, Erin Boshart, is the usual contact for application questions.

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