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Mary Washington Healthcare Program

Family Medicine residency program in Fredericksburg, Virginia, sponsored by Mary Washington Healthcare.

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About Mary Washington Healthcare Program

ACGME code
1205100002
Program director
Laura Helmly
Location
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,085
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mary Washington Healthcare Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Fredericksburg, Virginia, sponsored by Mary Washington Healthcare. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,085 applications and invited about 10.5% 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 47% 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
6
Interview rate
10.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates18%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White24%
  • Asian59%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Laura Helmly
Program coordinator
Adele Levey
Coordinator phone
(540) 418-6681
Program phone
(386) 882-7906
Sponsoring institution
Mary Washington Healthcare

12101 Carol Lane 101 Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Open in Google Maps

Mary Washington Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mary Washington Healthcare Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mary Washington Healthcare Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mary Washington Healthcare Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at Mary Washington Healthcare 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 Mary Washington Healthcare Program offer?

Mary Washington Healthcare Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mary Washington Healthcare Program?

Mary Washington Healthcare Program received 1,085 applications and interviewed about 10.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mary Washington Healthcare Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mary Washington Healthcare 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 Mary Washington Healthcare Program located?

Mary Washington Healthcare Program is located at 12101 Carol Lane 101 Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Its sponsoring institution is Mary Washington Healthcare.

Who is the program director of Mary Washington Healthcare Program?

The program director is Laura Helmly. The program coordinator, Adele Levey, is the usual contact for application questions.