Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

MaineHealth Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth.

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About MaineHealth Program

ACGME code
1402211149
Program director
Ross Hilliard
Location
Portland, Maine
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
1,398
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MaineHealth Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,398 applications and invited about 16.1% 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 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research and rural 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
16.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates52%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White75%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%

Contact and location

Program director
Ross Hilliard
Program coordinator
Cristi Holmes
Coordinator phone
(207) 662-4159
Sponsoring institution
MaineHealth

Maine Medical Center Department of Medicine 22 Bramhall Street Portland, ME 04102 Open in Google Maps

MaineHealth Program: frequently asked questions

Does MaineHealth Program sponsor visas?

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

Is MaineHealth Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at MaineHealth 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 MaineHealth Program offer?

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

How competitive is MaineHealth Program?

MaineHealth Program received 1,398 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MaineHealth Program?

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

MaineHealth Program is located at Maine Medical Center Department of Medicine 22 Bramhall Street Portland, ME 04102. Its sponsoring institution is MaineHealth.

Who is the program director of MaineHealth Program?

The program director is Ross Hilliard. The program coordinator, Cristi Holmes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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