Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Newark, Delaware, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services Inc.

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About Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program

ACGME code
1400911090
Program director
Ajeetpal Hans
Location
Newark, Delaware
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
1,162
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Newark, Delaware, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services Inc. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,162 applications and invited about 21.3% 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 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
21.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates81%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White40%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Ajeetpal Hans
Program coordinator
Christina Edwards
Coordinator phone
(302) 733-6344
Program phone
(302) 733-6338
Sponsoring institution
Christiana Care Health Services Inc

Department of Medicine PO Box 6001 Newark, DE 19718 Open in Google Maps

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program: frequently asked questions

Does Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Christiana Care Health Services Inc 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 Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program offer?

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program?

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program received 1,162 applications and interviewed about 21.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Christiana Care Health Services 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 Christiana Care Health Services Inc 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 Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program located?

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program is located at Department of Medicine PO Box 6001 Newark, DE 19718. Its sponsoring institution is Christiana Care Health Services Inc.

Who is the program director of Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program?

The program director is Ajeetpal Hans. The program coordinator, Christina Edwards, is the usual contact for application questions.

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