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Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Valparaiso, Indiana, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program

ACGME code
1404700004
Program director
Aaysha Kapila
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
3,255
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Valparaiso, Indiana, sponsored by Health Education Services. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,255 applications and invited about 3.9% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
3.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs100%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • Asian86%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Aaysha Kapila
Program coordinator
Stephanie Davis-Pressley
Coordinator phone
(219) 983-8862
Program phone
(615) 465-7273
Sponsoring institution
Health Education Services

85 E U.S. Hwy 6 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Open in Google Maps

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) 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 Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program offer?

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program?

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program received 3,255 applications and interviewed about 3.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) 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 Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program located?

Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program is located at 85 E U.S. Hwy 6 Valparaiso, IN 46383. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.

Who is the program director of Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program?

The program director is Aaysha Kapila. The program coordinator, Stephanie Davis-Pressley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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