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St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program

Surgery residency program in Far Rockaway, New York, sponsored by St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore.

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About St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program

ACGME code
4403500448
Program director
Dmitriy Kim
Location
Far Rockaway, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
723
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
48%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Far Rockaway, New York, sponsored by St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore.

In the latest application cycle the program received 723 applications and invited about 7.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 48% 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 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
7.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs48%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White43%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Dmitriy Kim
Program coordinator
Wanda Johnson
Coordinator phone
(718) 869-5365
Program phone
(718) 869-7359
Sponsoring institution
St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore

327 Beach 19th Street Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Open in Google Maps

St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program: frequently asked questions

Does St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program sponsor visas?

St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore 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 St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program IMG-friendly?

About 48% of residents at St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How competitive is St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program?

St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program received 723 applications and interviewed about 7.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore 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 St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program located?

St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program is located at 327 Beach 19th Street Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Its sponsoring institution is St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore.

Who is the program director of St John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore Program?

The program director is Dmitriy Kim. The program coordinator, Wanda Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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