Centra Health Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Lynchburg, Virginia, sponsored by Centra Health Inc.
See how you matchAbout Centra Health Program
- ACGME code
- 1205121318
- Program director
- Lori Nelson-Madison
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 537
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 27.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 62%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Centra Health Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Lynchburg, Virginia, sponsored by Centra Health Inc. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 537 applications and invited about 27.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 62% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 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 minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Interview rate
- 27.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates38%
- US IMGs35%
- Non-US IMGs27%
Demographics
- Women46%
- Men54%
- White42%
- Asian38%
- Black or African American15%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lori Nelson-Madison
- Program coordinator
- Latoya Farmer
- Coordinator phone
- (434) 200-6155
- Program phone
- (434) 200-5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Centra Health Inc
Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency 2323 Memorial Ave., Suite 10 Lynchburg, VA 24501 Open in Google Maps
Centra Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does Centra Health Program sponsor visas?
Centra Health 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 Centra Health Program IMG-friendly?
About 62% of residents at Centra Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Centra Health Program offer?
Centra Health Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Centra Health Program?
Centra Health Program received 537 applications and interviewed about 27.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Centra Health Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Centra Health 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.
Where is Centra Health Program located?
Centra Health Program is located at Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency 2323 Memorial Ave., Suite 10 Lynchburg, VA 24501. Its sponsoring institution is Centra Health Inc.
Who is the program director of Centra Health Program?
The program director is Lori Nelson-Madison. The program coordinator, Latoya Farmer, is the usual contact for application questions.