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Nazareth Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Nazareth Hospital.

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About Nazareth Hospital Program

ACGME code
1404100903
Program director
Ipsit Pandya
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
4,975
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
83%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Nazareth Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Nazareth Hospital. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,975 applications and invited about 3% 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 83% 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. The program offers primary care track.

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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs69%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men54%
  • White14%
  • Asian71%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Ipsit Pandya
Program coordinator
Diane Loftus
Coordinator phone
(215) 300-4016
Program phone
(215) 335-6000
Sponsoring institution
Nazareth Hospital

2601 Holme Avenue Marian Building 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19152 Open in Google Maps

Nazareth Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Nazareth Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Nazareth Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 83% of residents at Nazareth Hospital 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 Nazareth Hospital Program offer?

Nazareth Hospital Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Nazareth Hospital Program?

Nazareth Hospital Program received 4,975 applications and interviewed about 3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Nazareth Hospital Program?

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

Nazareth Hospital Program is located at 2601 Holme Avenue Marian Building 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19152. Its sponsoring institution is Nazareth Hospital.

Who is the program director of Nazareth Hospital Program?

The program director is Ipsit Pandya. The program coordinator, Diane Loftus, is the usual contact for application questions.

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