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Eastern Maine Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Bangor, Maine, sponsored by Eastern Maine Medical Center.

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About Eastern Maine Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1202212152
Program director
Bobbie Schneller
Location
Bangor, Maine
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
810
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
34%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Bangor, Maine, sponsored by Eastern Maine Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 810 applications and invited about 17.2% 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 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • 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
9
Interview rate
17.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates24%
  • US DO graduates41%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs31%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White59%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Bobbie Schneller
Program coordinator
Marie Pelkey
Coordinator phone
(207) 973-7973
Sponsoring institution
Eastern Maine Medical Center

Center for Family Medicine 895 Union Street, Suite 12 Bangor, ME 04401 Open in Google Maps

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Eastern Maine Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Eastern 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 Eastern Maine Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 34% of residents at Eastern 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 Eastern Maine Medical Center Program offer?

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Eastern Maine Medical Center Program?

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program received 810 applications and interviewed about 17.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

Eastern Maine Medical Center Program is located at Center for Family Medicine 895 Union Street, Suite 12 Bangor, ME 04401. Its sponsoring institution is Eastern Maine Medical Center.

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

The program director is Bobbie Schneller. The program coordinator, Marie Pelkey, is the usual contact for application questions.