Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lawrence, Massachusetts, sponsored by Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc.

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About Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program

ACGME code
1202421528
Program director
Jennifer Somers
Location
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
450
Latest cycle
Interview rate
48.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Lawrence, Massachusetts, sponsored by Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 450 applications and invited about 48.9% 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 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, research and women's health 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed40%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed62%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed40%
Positions offered
12
Interview rate
48.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men27%
  • White65%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino33%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Somers
Program coordinator
Michelle Olivieri
Coordinator phone
(978) 725-7410
Sponsoring institution
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc

34 Haverhill Street Lawrence, MA 01841-2884 Open in Google Maps

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program offer?

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program?

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program received 450 applications and interviewed about 48.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Greater Lawrence Family Health 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 Greater Lawrence Family Health 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.

Do program signals help at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program?

Applicants who sent Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 40%.

Where is Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program located?

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program is located at 34 Haverhill Street Lawrence, MA 01841-2884. Its sponsoring institution is Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc.

Who is the program director of Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Program?

The program director is Jennifer Somers. The program coordinator, Michelle Olivieri, is the usual contact for application questions.

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