Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Transitional Year 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
9993500268
Program director
Sanjay Thomas
Location
Poughkeepsie, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
549
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

In the latest application cycle the program received 549 applications and invited about 15.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
15.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White33%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Sanjay Thomas
Program coordinator
Christina Boyce
Coordinator phone
(203) 241-2685
Program phone
(845) 214-1800
Sponsoring institution
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

45 Reade Pl 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?

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers 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 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 Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

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 549 applications and interviewed about 15.7% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 Pl 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 Sanjay Thomas. The program coordinator, Christina Boyce, is the usual contact for application questions.