SurgeryCommunity-based

Garnet Health Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Middletown, New York, sponsored by Garnet Health Medical Center.

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About Garnet Health Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403500446
Program director
Jorge Ortiz
Location
Middletown, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
812
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Garnet Health Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Middletown, New York, sponsored by Garnet Health Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 812 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
10.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates53%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White60%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Jorge Ortiz
Program coordinator
Elaina Burton
Coordinator phone
(845) 333-1753
Program phone
(845) 333-1749
Sponsoring institution
Garnet Health Medical Center

707 East Main Street Middletown, NY 10940 Open in Google Maps

Garnet Health Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Garnet Health Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Garnet Health Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 33% of residents at Garnet Health Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Garnet Health Medical Center Program offer?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Garnet Health Medical Center Program?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program received 812 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Garnet Health 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 Garnet Health 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 Garnet Health Medical Center Program located?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program is located at 707 East Main Street Middletown, NY 10940. Its sponsoring institution is Garnet Health Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Garnet Health Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jorge Ortiz. The program coordinator, Elaina Burton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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