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UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program

Family Medicine residency program in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program

ACGME code
1204100004
Program director
JOHN BOLL
Location
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
235
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 235 applications and invited about 26% 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 16.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
26%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
JOHN BOLL
Program coordinator
Annette Sheets
Coordinator phone
(570) 321-2340
Program phone
(570) 321-3567
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

740 High Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program sponsor visas?

UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program IMG-friendly?

About 16.7% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program?

UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program received 235 applications and interviewed about 26% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole 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 UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program is located at 740 High Street Williamsport, PA 17701. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Wellsboro/Cole Program?

The program director is JOHN BOLL. The program coordinator, Annette Sheets, is the usual contact for application questions.