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Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, sponsored by Wellmont Health System.

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About Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program

ACGME code
1205100719
Program director
Alli Delp
Location
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
493
Latest cycle
IMG residents
74%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, sponsored by Wellmont Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 493 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 74% 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 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs58%
  • Non-US IMGs16%

Demographics

  • Women68%
  • Men32%
  • White26%
  • Asian37%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Alli Delp
Program coordinator
amanda Hall
Coordinator phone
(276) 679-7457
Program phone
(276) 679-0321
Sponsoring institution
Wellmont Health System

1990 Holton Avenue Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 Open in Google Maps

Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital 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 Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 74% of residents at Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program offer?

Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine 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 Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine 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 Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program located?

Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program is located at 1990 Holton Avenue Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. Its sponsoring institution is Wellmont Health System.

Who is the program director of Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program?

The program director is Alli Delp. The program coordinator, amanda Hall, is the usual contact for application questions.