Latrobe Area Hospital Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Latrobe Area Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Latrobe Area Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1204111277
- Program director
- Michael Semelka
- Location
- Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 595
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 21%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Latrobe Area Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Latrobe Area Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 595 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural 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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates17%
- US DO graduates63%
- US IMGs8%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- White92%
- Asian4%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Michael Semelka
- Program coordinator
- Melissa Neiderhiser
- Coordinator phone
- (724) 537-1485
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Latrobe Area Hospital
Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital One Mellon Way Latrobe, PA 15650 Open in Google Maps
Latrobe Area Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Latrobe Area Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Latrobe Area Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Latrobe Area Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 21% of residents at Latrobe Area Hospital 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 visas.
How many residency positions does Latrobe Area Hospital Program offer?
Latrobe Area Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Latrobe Area 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 Latrobe Area Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Latrobe Area Hospital Program located?
Latrobe Area Hospital Program is located at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital One Mellon Way Latrobe, PA 15650. Its sponsoring institution is Latrobe Area Hospital.
Who is the program director of Latrobe Area Hospital Program?
The program director is Michael Semelka. The program coordinator, Melissa Neiderhiser, is the usual contact for application questions.