Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Abington Memorial Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Abington, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Abington Memorial Hospital.

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About Abington Memorial Hospital Program

ACGME code
1404112358
Program director
Rachel Ramirez
Location
Abington, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
4,729
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
71%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Abington Memorial Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Abington, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Abington Memorial Hospital. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,729 applications and invited about 6.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 71% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed35%
  • Silver signal: interviewed14%
  • No signal: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
20
Interview rate
6.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates2%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs51%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White31%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Ramirez
Program coordinator
Johnna Stieber
Coordinator phone
(215) 481-4105
Program phone
(215) 481-2024
Sponsoring institution
Abington Memorial Hospital

Department of Medicine 1200 Old York Road, Elkins 2B Abington, PA 19001 Open in Google Maps

Abington Memorial Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Abington Memorial Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Abington Memorial Hospital Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Abington Memorial Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 71% of residents at Abington Memorial Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Abington Memorial Hospital Program offer?

Abington Memorial Hospital Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Abington Memorial Hospital Program?

Abington Memorial Hospital Program received 4,729 applications and interviewed about 6.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Abington Memorial 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 Abington Memorial Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at Abington Memorial Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Abington Memorial Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 35% of the time, silver signals about 14%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is Abington Memorial Hospital Program located?

Abington Memorial Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine 1200 Old York Road, Elkins 2B Abington, PA 19001. Its sponsoring institution is Abington Memorial Hospital.

Who is the program director of Abington Memorial Hospital Program?

The program director is Rachel Ramirez. The program coordinator, Johnna Stieber, is the usual contact for application questions.

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