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Catholic Health Program

Pediatrics residency program in West Islip, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health.

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About Catholic Health Program

ACGME code
3203500426
Program director
Vindhya Kamath
Location
West Islip, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,193
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Catholic Health Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in West Islip, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,193 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Demographics

  • Women93%
  • Men7%
  • White20%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American7%

Contact and location

Program director
Vindhya Kamath
Program coordinator
Jo-Ann Hughes
Coordinator phone
(631) 376-4163
Sponsoring institution
Catholic Health

Good Samaritan University Hospital Program 1000 Montauk Hwy West Islip, NY 11795 Open in Google Maps

Catholic Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Catholic Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Catholic Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Catholic Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Catholic Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Catholic Health Program offer?

Catholic Health Program offers 5 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Catholic Health Program?

Catholic Health Program received 1,193 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Catholic Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Catholic Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Catholic Health Program located?

Catholic Health Program is located at Good Samaritan University Hospital Program 1000 Montauk Hwy West Islip, NY 11795. Its sponsoring institution is Catholic Health.

Who is the program director of Catholic Health Program?

The program director is Vindhya Kamath. The program coordinator, Jo-Ann Hughes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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