Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Cone Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Greensboro, North Carolina, sponsored by Cone Health.

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About Cone Health Program

ACGME code
1403611321
Program director
Erik Hoffman
Location
Greensboro, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,228
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cone Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Greensboro, North Carolina, sponsored by Cone Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,228 applications and invited about 13.8% 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 13% 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.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed49%
  • Silver signal: interviewed45%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White53%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Erik Hoffman
Program coordinator
Gaye Galyon
Coordinator phone
(336) 832-7800
Sponsoring institution
Cone Health

1200 N. Elm St. Department of Internal Medicine 1200 N Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Open in Google Maps

Cone Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cone Health Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Cone Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at Cone Health 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 Cone Health Program offer?

Cone Health Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cone Health Program?

Cone Health Program received 1,228 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cone 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 Cone 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 Cone Health Program?

Applicants who sent Cone Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 49% of the time, silver signals about 45%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Cone Health Program located?

Cone Health Program is located at 1200 N. Elm St. Department of Internal Medicine 1200 N Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401. Its sponsoring institution is Cone Health.

Who is the program director of Cone Health Program?

The program director is Erik Hoffman. The program coordinator, Gaye Galyon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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