NeurologyNot AvailableSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Neurology 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
1803500001
Program director
Paul Wright
Location
Poughkeepsie, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
595
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
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 not Available Neurology residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 595 applications and invited about 19.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
19.2%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White64%
  • Asian29%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Wright
Program coordinator
Amy Wen
Coordinator phone
(845) 790-1322
Program phone
(845) 454-8500
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Nuvance Health Program 45 Reade Pl 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 14% of residents at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 5 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 595 applications and interviewed about 19.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 19%.

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 Nuvance Health Program 45 Reade Pl 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 Paul Wright. The program coordinator, Amy Wen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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