Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Carle Foundation Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Urbana, Illinois, sponsored by Carle Foundation Hospital.

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About Carle Foundation Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401621456
Program director
Kingsley Onyemere
Location
Urbana, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
4,204
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
89%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Carle Foundation Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Urbana, Illinois, sponsored by Carle Foundation Hospital. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,204 applications and invited about 3.5% 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 89% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
3.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs82%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White7%
  • Asian76%
  • Black or African American18%

Contact and location

Program director
Kingsley Onyemere
Program coordinator
Keziah Buabeng
Coordinator phone
(217) 383-4633
Sponsoring institution
Carle Foundation Hospital

611 W Park Street Urbana, IL 61801 Open in Google Maps

Carle Foundation Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carle Foundation Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Carle Foundation Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Carle Foundation Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 89% of residents at Carle Foundation 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Carle Foundation Hospital Program offer?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program received 4,204 applications and interviewed about 3.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Carle Foundation 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 Carle Foundation 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.

Where is Carle Foundation Hospital Program located?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program is located at 611 W Park Street Urbana, IL 61801. Its sponsoring institution is Carle Foundation Hospital.

Who is the program director of Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

The program director is Kingsley Onyemere. The program coordinator, Keziah Buabeng, is the usual contact for application questions.

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