Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Garnet Health Medical Center Program

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

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About Garnet Health Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9993500264
Program director
Ayfer Ekiz
Location
Middletown, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
621
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Garnet Health Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Middletown, New York, sponsored by Garnet Health Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 621 applications and invited about 14.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.

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

Interview rate
14.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates58%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White25%
  • Asian50%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ayfer Ekiz
Program coordinator
Denise Hamilton Jones
Coordinator phone
(845) 333-1758
Program phone
(845) 333-1748
Sponsoring institution
Garnet Health Medical Center

707 E Main St 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 16% of residents at Garnet Health Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Garnet Health Medical Center Program?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program received 621 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Garnet Health Medical Center Program located?

Garnet Health Medical Center Program is located at 707 E Main St 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 Ayfer Ekiz. The program coordinator, Denise Hamilton Jones, is the usual contact for application questions.