Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
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- ACGME code
- 1803500001
- Program director
- Paul Wright
- Location
- Poughkeepsie, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.