Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Lumberton, North Carolina, sponsored by Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

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About Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403600327
Program director
Peter Fortkort
Location
Lumberton, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,136
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
52%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Lumberton, North Carolina, sponsored by Southeastern 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 1,136 applications and invited about 16.5% 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 52% 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 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
16.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs37%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White24%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Peter Fortkort
Program coordinator
Shannon Singletary
Coordinator phone
(910) 735-8781
Sponsoring institution
Southeastern Regional Medical Center

300 West 27th Street Lumberton, NC 28358 Open in Google Maps

Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Southeastern Regional 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 Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 52% of residents at Southeastern 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.

How many residency positions does Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program?

Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program received 1,136 applications and interviewed about 16.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Southeastern Regional Medical Center Program is located at 300 West 27th Street Lumberton, NC 28358. Its sponsoring institution is Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

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

The program director is Peter Fortkort. The program coordinator, Shannon Singletary, is the usual contact for application questions.

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