SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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About Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403500450
Program director
James Nitzkorski
Location
Poughkeepsie, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
613
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 613 applications and invited about 14.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates57%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White64%
  • Asian29%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
James Nitzkorski
Program coordinator
Margaret Forte
Coordinator phone
(845) 790-1311
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

45 Reade Place 4 South Circle Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Open in Google Maps

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program offer?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program received 613 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers 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 Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program located?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program is located at 45 Reade Place 4 South Circle Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Its sponsoring institution is Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Who is the program director of Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program?

The program director is James Nitzkorski. The program coordinator, Margaret Forte, is the usual contact for application questions.

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