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Butler Memorial Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Butler, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Butler Memorial Hospital.

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About Butler Memorial Hospital Program

ACGME code
1204100008
Program director
Joseph Dougherty
Location
Butler, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,075
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
62.5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Butler Memorial Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Butler, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Butler Memorial Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,075 applications and invited about 4.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 62.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
4.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Dougherty
Program coordinator
Claire McCorkle
Coordinator phone
(724) 284-4715
Program phone
(833) 604-0435
Sponsoring institution
Butler Memorial Hospital

1 Hospital Way Butler, PA 16001 Open in Google Maps

Butler Memorial Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Butler Memorial Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Butler Memorial Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Butler Memorial Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 62.5% of residents at Butler Memorial Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Butler Memorial Hospital Program offer?

Butler Memorial Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Butler Memorial Hospital Program?

Butler Memorial Hospital Program received 1,075 applications and interviewed about 4.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Butler Memorial Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Butler Memorial Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Butler Memorial Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Butler Memorial Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is Butler Memorial Hospital Program located?

Butler Memorial Hospital Program is located at 1 Hospital Way Butler, PA 16001. Its sponsoring institution is Butler Memorial Hospital.

Who is the program director of Butler Memorial Hospital Program?

The program director is Joseph Dougherty. The program coordinator, Claire McCorkle, is the usual contact for application questions.

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