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Central Maine Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lewiston, Maine, sponsored by Central Maine Medical Center.

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About Central Maine Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1202211153
Program director
Patricia Collins
Location
Lewiston, Maine
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
691
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
45%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Central Maine Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Lewiston, Maine, sponsored by Central Maine Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 691 applications and invited about 23% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 45% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
23%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White50%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Patricia Collins
Program coordinator
Annie Derthick
Coordinator phone
(207) 795-2800
Program phone
(207) 795-2805
Sponsoring institution
Central Maine Medical Center

76 High Street Lewiston, ME 04240 Open in Google Maps

Central Maine Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Central Maine Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Central Maine Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Central Maine Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 45% of residents at Central Maine Medical Center 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 Central Maine Medical Center Program offer?

Central Maine Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Central Maine Medical Center Program?

Central Maine Medical Center Program received 691 applications and interviewed about 23% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Central Maine 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 Central Maine Medical Center 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 Central Maine Medical Center Program located?

Central Maine Medical Center Program is located at 76 High Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Its sponsoring institution is Central Maine Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Central Maine Medical Center Program?

The program director is Patricia Collins. The program coordinator, Annie Derthick, is the usual contact for application questions.