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St Joseph's Health Program

Transitional Year residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by St Joseph's Health.

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About St Joseph's Health Program

ACGME code
9993500084
Program director
Matthew Picone
Location
Syracuse, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
657
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Joseph's Health Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Syracuse, New York, sponsored by St Joseph's Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 657 applications and invited about 10.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
10.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Picone
Program coordinator
Rachael Jones
Coordinator phone
(315) 448-5537
Sponsoring institution
St Joseph's Health

301 Prospect Ave Syracuse, NY 13203 Open in Google Maps

St Joseph's Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Joseph's Health Program sponsor visas?

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

Is St Joseph's Health Program IMG-friendly?

St Joseph's Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is St Joseph's Health Program?

St Joseph's Health Program received 657 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Joseph's Health 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 Joseph's Health 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 St Joseph's Health Program located?

St Joseph's Health Program is located at 301 Prospect Ave Syracuse, NY 13203. Its sponsoring institution is St Joseph's Health.

Who is the program director of St Joseph's Health Program?

The program director is Matthew Picone. The program coordinator, Rachael Jones, is the usual contact for application questions.