Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Rockford, Illinois, sponsored by Mercyhealth GME Consortium.

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About Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program

ACGME code
1401600547
Program director
Venkata Dontaraju
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,505
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Rockford, Illinois, sponsored by Mercyhealth GME Consortium. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,505 applications and invited about 15.9% 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 18% 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. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
15.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates24%
  • US DO graduates58%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White8%
  • Asian82%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Venkata Dontaraju
Program coordinator
Debra Blackwell
Coordinator phone
(815) 971-6364
Program phone
(708) 297-6135
Sponsoring institution
Mercyhealth GME Consortium

Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside 8201 E Riverside Blvd Rockford, IL 61114 Open in Google Maps

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Mercyhealth GME Consortium 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 Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at Mercyhealth GME Consortium 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 Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program offer?

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program?

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program received 1,505 applications and interviewed about 15.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program?

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

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program is located at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside 8201 E Riverside Blvd Rockford, IL 61114. Its sponsoring institution is Mercyhealth GME Consortium.

Who is the program director of Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program?

The program director is Venkata Dontaraju. The program coordinator, Debra Blackwell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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