SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Bassett Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Cooperstown, New York, sponsored by Bassett Medical Center.

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About Bassett Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403531197
Program director
Joon Shim
Location
Cooperstown, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
901
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Bassett Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Cooperstown, New York, sponsored by Bassett Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 901 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White65%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Joon Shim
Program coordinator
Kelly Stone
Coordinator phone
(607) 547-3202
Sponsoring institution
Bassett Medical Center

One Atwell Road Cooperstown, NY 13326 Open in Google Maps

Bassett Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Bassett Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Bassett Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Bassett Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Bassett Medical Center Program offer?

Bassett Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Bassett Medical Center Program?

Bassett Medical Center Program received 901 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Bassett 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 Bassett Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Bassett Medical Center Program located?

Bassett Medical Center Program is located at One Atwell Road Cooperstown, NY 13326. Its sponsoring institution is Bassett Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Bassett Medical Center Program?

The program director is Joon Shim. The program coordinator, Kelly Stone, is the usual contact for application questions.

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