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Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Whitesburg, Kentucky, sponsored by Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc..

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About Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program

ACGME code
1402000145
Program director
LARRY FRANCIS
Location
Whitesburg, Kentucky
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
2,446
Latest cycle
IMG residents
76%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Whitesburg, Kentucky, sponsored by Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,446 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 76% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • 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
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs63%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White25%
  • Asian75%

Contact and location

Program director
LARRY FRANCIS
Program coordinator
Heather Wilson
Coordinator phone
(606) 573-8276
Program phone
(606) 438-6249
Sponsoring institution
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.

Whitesburg ARH Hospital Internal Medicine Residency 240 Hospital Road Whitesburg, KY 41858 Open in Google Maps

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program: frequently asked questions

Does Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program IMG-friendly?

About 76% of residents at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program offer?

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program located?

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program is located at Whitesburg ARH Hospital Internal Medicine Residency 240 Hospital Road Whitesburg, KY 41858. Its sponsoring institution is Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc..

Who is the program director of Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Program?

The program director is LARRY FRANCIS. The program coordinator, Heather Wilson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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