Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Saint Joseph Health System Program

Family Medicine residency program in Mishawaka, Indiana, sponsored by Saint Joseph Health System.

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About Saint Joseph Health System Program

ACGME code
1201711130
Program director
Martin Wieschhaus
Location
Mishawaka, Indiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
250
Latest cycle
Interview rate
39.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Saint Joseph Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Mishawaka, Indiana, sponsored by Saint Joseph Health System. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 250 applications and invited about 39.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
39.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White81%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Martin Wieschhaus
Program coordinator
Renee Nichols
Coordinator phone
(574) 335-6527
Program phone
(574) 335-6550
Sponsoring institution
Saint Joseph Health System

Saint Joseph Family Medicine Residency 611 E Douglas Road Suite 412 Mishawaka, IN 46545 Open in Google Maps

Saint Joseph Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Saint Joseph Health System Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Saint Joseph Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Saint Joseph Health System 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 Saint Joseph Health System Program offer?

Saint Joseph Health System Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Saint Joseph Health System Program?

Saint Joseph Health System Program received 250 applications and interviewed about 39.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Saint Joseph Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Saint Joseph Health System 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 Saint Joseph Health System Program located?

Saint Joseph Health System Program is located at Saint Joseph Family Medicine Residency 611 E Douglas Road Suite 412 Mishawaka, IN 46545. Its sponsoring institution is Saint Joseph Health System.

Who is the program director of Saint Joseph Health System Program?

The program director is Martin Wieschhaus. The program coordinator, Renee Nichols, is the usual contact for application questions.