Bassett Medical Center Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Cooperstown, New York, sponsored by Bassett Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Bassett Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 9993500080
- Program director
- Brian Frodey
- Location
- Cooperstown, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 753
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 33.3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Bassett Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Cooperstown, New York, sponsored by Bassett Medical Center.
In the latest application cycle the program received 753 applications and invited about 16.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 16.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates67%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs22%
- Non-US IMGs11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brian Frodey
- Program coordinator
- Mary Wiswell
- Coordinator phone
- (607) 547-6731
- Program phone
- (607) 547-3764
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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 and H-1B 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 33.3% of residents at Bassett Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How competitive is Bassett Medical Center Program?
Bassett Medical Center Program received 753 applications and interviewed about 16.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
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 Brian Frodey. The program coordinator, Mary Wiswell, is the usual contact for application questions.