Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Valparaiso, Indiana, sponsored by Health Education Services.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.