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Christ Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by Christ Hospital.

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About Christ Hospital Program

ACGME code
1403811331
Program director
Kalpan Desai
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
2,075
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Christ Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Cincinnati, Ohio, sponsored by Christ Hospital. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,075 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
14.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs16%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White61%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kalpan Desai
Program coordinator
Tena Toft
Coordinator phone
(513) 585-0855
Sponsoring institution
Christ Hospital

Internal Medicine Residency 2139 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219 Open in Google Maps

Christ Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Christ Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Christ Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Christ Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Christ Hospital Program offer?

Christ Hospital Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Christ Hospital Program?

Christ Hospital Program received 2,075 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Christ 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 Christ 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 Christ Hospital Program located?

Christ Hospital Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency 2139 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219. Its sponsoring institution is Christ Hospital.

Who is the program director of Christ Hospital Program?

The program director is Kalpan Desai. The program coordinator, Tena Toft, is the usual contact for application questions.

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