Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Waterbury, Connecticut, sponsored by St Mary's Hospital.

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About St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program

ACGME code
1400813530
Program director
Shawnette Alston
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
4,065
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
89%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Waterbury, Connecticut, sponsored by St Mary's Hospital. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,065 applications and invited about 4.7% 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 89% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
4.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs75%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men39%
  • White17%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Shawnette Alston
Program coordinator
Leigh Aronin
Coordinator phone
(203) 709-6424
Program phone
(203) 709-8685
Sponsoring institution
St Mary's Hospital

Department of Medicine 56 Franklin Street Waterbury, CT 06706 Open in Google Maps

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program IMG-friendly?

About 89% of residents at St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) 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 visas.

How many residency positions does St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program offer?

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program?

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program received 4,065 applications and interviewed about 4.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) 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 St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program located?

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program is located at Department of Medicine 56 Franklin Street Waterbury, CT 06706. Its sponsoring institution is St Mary's Hospital.

Who is the program director of St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program?

The program director is Shawnette Alston. The program coordinator, Leigh Aronin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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