Samaritan Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Watertown, NY(Watertown, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#622
Specialty Rank
$70,000
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#622
Internal Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403500926
- NRMP Code:
- 2024140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 16
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 48
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 46
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 28%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This IM residency is designed for residents who prefer the mentorship model. Instruction is uniquely provided in a one-on-one format for optimal integration over the term of study. Located in the beautiful Thousand Islands Region of NYS, this is an excellent program for those - seeking an internal medicine residency as part of an enthusiastic training team.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,000
PGY-1
$72,521
PGY-2
$76,902
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $741K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 46.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.00
Restaurant Meal
14.24
Gas (per gallon)
$3.74
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403500926
- NRMP Code:
- 2024140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 16
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Asim Ahmed Kichloo
- Email:
- akichloo@shsny.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/16/2026 - 2/12/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 2/12/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2024140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Samaritan Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Samaritan Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Erin Boshart
- Contact Email:
- eboshart1@shsny.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 16th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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