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St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program

Surgery residency program in Waterbury, Connecticut, sponsored by St Mary's Hospital.

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About St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program

ACGME code
4400831065
Program director
J. Palesty
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
1,043
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Waterbury, Connecticut, sponsored by St Mary's Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,043 applications and invited about 5% 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 80% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 73 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs47%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White53%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
J. Palesty
Program coordinator
Gary Hodge
Coordinator phone
(203) 709-6479
Program phone
(203) 709-6314
Sponsoring institution
St Mary's Hospital

56 Franklin Street Department of Surgery Waterbury, CT 06706 Open in Google Maps

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program IMG-friendly?

About 80% of residents at St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program offer?

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program?

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program received 1,043 applications and interviewed about 5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) 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 Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) 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 Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program located?

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program is located at 56 Franklin Street Department of Surgery Waterbury, CT 06706. Its sponsoring institution is St Mary's Hospital.

Who is the program director of St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program?

The program director is J. Palesty. The program coordinator, Gary Hodge, is the usual contact for application questions.

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