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Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Valparaiso, Indiana, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program

ACGME code
1201700001
Program director
Kelly Marszalek
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,698
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
78%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Valparaiso, Indiana, sponsored by Health Education Services. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,698 applications and invited about 5.9% 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 78% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
5.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs61%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White6%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Kelly Marszalek
Program coordinator
Abigail Bond
Coordinator phone
(815) 768-9528
Program phone
(219) 983-6283
Sponsoring institution
Health Education Services

85 East U.S. Hwy 6 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Open in Google Maps

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program IMG-friendly?

About 78% of residents at Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) 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 Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program offer?

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program?

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program received 1,698 applications and interviewed about 5.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) 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 Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program located?

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program is located at 85 East U.S. Hwy 6 Valparaiso, IN 46383. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.

Who is the program director of Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program?

The program director is Kelly Marszalek. The program coordinator, Abigail Bond, is the usual contact for application questions.