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Catholic Health Program

Psychiatry residency program in Smithtown, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health.

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About Catholic Health Program

ACGME code
4003500005
Program director
Shiby Abraham
Location
Smithtown, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,034
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Catholic Health Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Smithtown, New York, sponsored by Catholic Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,034 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Shiby Abraham
Program coordinator
Olga Cornea
Coordinator phone
(631) 862-3748
Sponsoring institution
Catholic Health

St Catherine of Siena Hospital 50 Rte 25A Smithtown, NY 11787 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.

How many residency positions does Catholic Health Program offer?

Catholic Health Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Catholic Health Program?

Catholic Health Program received 1,034 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Catholic Health Program located?

Catholic Health Program is located at St Catherine of Siena Hospital 50 Rte 25A Smithtown, NY 11787. Its sponsoring institution is Catholic Health.

Who is the program director of Catholic Health Program?

The program director is Shiby Abraham. The program coordinator, Olga Cornea, is the usual contact for application questions.