Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Legacy Health.

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About Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1404011353
Program director
Paula Folger
Location
Portland, Oregon
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
904
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Legacy Health. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 904 applications and invited about 32.2% 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 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
18
Interview rate
32.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates78%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White59%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Paula Folger
Program coordinator
Nelson Helland
Coordinator phone
(503) 413-7036
Program phone
(503) 413-8031
Sponsoring institution
Legacy Health

Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center Graduate Medical Education 1015 NW 22nd Avenue Portland, OR 97210 Open in Google Maps

Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program offer?

Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program?

Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program received 904 applications and interviewed about 32.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center 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 Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program located?

Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program is located at Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center Graduate Medical Education 1015 NW 22nd Avenue Portland, OR 97210. Its sponsoring institution is Legacy Health.

Who is the program director of Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center Program?

The program director is Paula Folger. The program coordinator, Nelson Helland, is the usual contact for application questions.

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