Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Catholic Health Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Rockville Centre, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health.

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About Catholic Health Program

ACGME code
3403500106
Program director
Thomas Jan
Location
Rockville Centre, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
397
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Catholic Health Program is a community-based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Rockville Centre, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 397 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates100%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Jan
Program coordinator
Wendy Parwana
Coordinator phone
(516) 705-3954
Sponsoring institution
Catholic Health

Mercy Hospital 1000 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Open in Google Maps

Catholic Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Catholic Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Catholic Health 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 Catholic Health Program IMG-friendly?

Catholic Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Catholic Health Program offer?

Catholic Health Program offers 3 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Catholic Health Program?

Catholic Health Program received 397 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Catholic Health Program located?

Catholic Health Program is located at Mercy Hospital 1000 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Its sponsoring institution is Catholic Health.

Who is the program director of Catholic Health Program?

The program director is Thomas Jan. The program coordinator, Wendy Parwana, is the usual contact for application questions.