Good Samaritan University Hospital/St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Smithtown, NY(Smithtown, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#338
Specialty Rank
$81,375
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#338
Surgery Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403500005
- NRMP Code:
- 2007440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 30%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The General Surgery Residency at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital offers early operative experience with increasing autonomy in a high-volume community setting. Residents benefit from a robust robotic surgery program, including dual-console Da Vinci systems and a structured simulation-based curriculum. Training is enhanced by the SIMSEI surgical simulation platform and Da Vinci robotic simulators, ensuring residents develop strong technical skills before entering the OR.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$81,375
PGY-1
$83,475
PGY-2
$86,625
PGY-3
$92,161
PGY-4
$93,975
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 133(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $614K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 427K
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.61
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
14.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403500005
- NRMP Code:
- 2007440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Steven Tamesis
- Email:
- Steven.Tamesis@chsli.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2007440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Catholic Health/St Catherine of Sienna Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Catholic Health/St Catherine of Sienna Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Katherine Monteith
- Contact Email:
- katherine.monteith@chsli.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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