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

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403500932
Program director
Susan Collins
Location
Poughkeepsie, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
25
First-year spots
Applicants
4,615
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 25 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,615 applications and invited about 6.5% 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 93% 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 70 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

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  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
25
Interview rate
6.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs29%
  • Non-US IMGs64%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White7%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino1%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Susan Collins
Program coordinator
Nancy Hebrank
Coordinator phone
(845) 790-1301
Program phone
(845) 431-5692
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

1 Columbia Street Suite 302 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 93% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program offer?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program offers 25 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 25 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program received 4,615 applications and interviewed about 6.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program is located at 1 Columbia Street Suite 302 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Its sponsoring institution is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Who is the program director of Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program?

The program director is Susan Collins. The program coordinator, Nancy Hebrank, is the usual contact for application questions.

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