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Riverside Regional Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Riverside Regional Medical Center.

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About Riverside Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1405100003
Program director
Michael Kavanaugh
Location
Newport News, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
3,766
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
60%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Riverside Regional Medical Center. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,766 applications and invited about 5.6% 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 60% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
5.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs60%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White5%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Kavanaugh
Program coordinator
Amanda Bielski
Coordinator phone
(757) 612-7211
Program phone
(757) 594-3945
Sponsoring institution
Riverside Regional Medical Center

500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd Annex Bldg, 2nd Floor, Medical Education Newport News, VA 23601 Open in Google Maps

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Riverside Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 60% of residents at Riverside Regional Medical Center 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 Riverside Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Riverside Regional Medical Center Program?

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program received 3,766 applications and interviewed about 5.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Riverside Regional 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 Riverside Regional 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 Riverside Regional Medical Center Program located?

Riverside Regional Medical Center Program is located at 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd Annex Bldg, 2nd Floor, Medical Education Newport News, VA 23601. Its sponsoring institution is Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Riverside Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Michael Kavanaugh. The program coordinator, Amanda Bielski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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