Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Cape Fear Valley Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health.

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About Cape Fear Valley Health Program

ACGME code
1403600328
Program director
Frank Lodeserto
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
3,234
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
83%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Cape Fear Valley Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,234 applications and invited about 5.3% 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 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • 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: interviewed34%
  • Silver signal: interviewed16%
  • No signal: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
20
Interview rate
5.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs53%
  • Non-US IMGs30%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White8%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Frank Lodeserto
Program coordinator
Amiraka Shaw
Coordinator phone
(910) 615-0206
Program phone
(973) 460-0567
Sponsoring institution
Cape Fear Valley Health

1638 Owen Drive Box 138 Fayetteville, NC 28304 Open in Google Maps

Cape Fear Valley Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cape Fear Valley Health Program sponsor visas?

Cape Fear Valley Health 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 Cape Fear Valley Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 83% of residents at Cape Fear Valley Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Cape Fear Valley Health Program offer?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program received 3,234 applications and interviewed about 5.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cape Fear Valley Health 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 Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

Applicants who sent Cape Fear Valley Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 34% of the time, silver signals about 16%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is Cape Fear Valley Health Program located?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program is located at 1638 Owen Drive Box 138 Fayetteville, NC 28304. Its sponsoring institution is Cape Fear Valley Health.

Who is the program director of Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

The program director is Frank Lodeserto. The program coordinator, Amiraka Shaw, is the usual contact for application questions.

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