Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program

Internal 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
1403521486
Program director
Zubin Tharayil
Location
Far Rockaway, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
2,267
Latest cycle
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal 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 2,267 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% 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 73 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.

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs90%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men50%
  • White13%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Zubin Tharayil
Program coordinator
Maybel Akosah
Coordinator phone
(718) 869-7672
Program phone
(718) 869-7000
Sponsoring institution
St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore

Department of Medicine 327 Beach 19th St 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 100% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

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. St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program located?

St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program is located at Department of Medicine 327 Beach 19th St 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 Zubin Tharayil. The program coordinator, Maybel Akosah, is the usual contact for application questions.

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