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Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital.

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About Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203800001
Program director
Allegra Tenkman
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
607
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 607 applications and invited about 16.8% 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 20% 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. The program offers hospitalist 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
  • 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
16.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates67%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women19%
  • Men81%
  • White57%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%

Contact and location

Program director
Allegra Tenkman
Program coordinator
Natalie Walker
Coordinator phone
(513) 624-4506
Program phone
(513) 233-6980
Sponsoring institution
Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital

8000 Five Mile Road Suite 100 Cincinnati, OH 45230 Open in Google Maps

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Mercy Health - Anderson 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 Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program offer?

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program?

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program received 607 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercy Health - Anderson 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 Mercy Health - Anderson 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 Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program located?

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program is located at 8000 Five Mile Road Suite 100 Cincinnati, OH 45230. Its sponsoring institution is Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital.

Who is the program director of Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital Program?

The program director is Allegra Tenkman. The program coordinator, Natalie Walker, is the usual contact for application questions.