Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Poughkeepsie, New York, sponsored by Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.