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HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

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About HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203200558
Program director
Donald Woolever
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
617
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
43%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 617 applications and invited about 21.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 43% 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.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
21.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men48%
  • White43%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Donald Woolever
Program coordinator
Christine Keenan
Coordinator phone
(603) 433-5203
Program phone
(603) 368-6500
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

333 Borthwick Ave. Portsmouth, NH 03801 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 43% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional 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 HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program offer?

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program?

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program received 617 applications and interviewed about 21.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional 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 HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional 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.

Where is HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program located?

HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program is located at 333 Borthwick Ave. Portsmouth, NH 03801. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine: Portsmouth Regional Hospital Program?

The program director is Donald Woolever. The program coordinator, Christine Keenan, is the usual contact for application questions.