Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Sovah Health-Danville Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Danville, Virginia, sponsored by Sovah Health-Danville.

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About Sovah Health-Danville Program

ACGME code
1405100899
Program director
Kimberly Bird
Location
Danville, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,125
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
63%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Sovah Health-Danville Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Danville, Virginia, sponsored by Sovah Health-Danville. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,125 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 63% 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 54 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs43%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White30%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American40%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native10%

Contact and location

Program director
Kimberly Bird
Program coordinator
Laurel Galvez
Coordinator phone
(434) 799-3855
Program phone
(434) 799-2216
Sponsoring institution
Sovah Health-Danville

142 South Main Street Danville, VA 24541-5243 Open in Google Maps

Sovah Health-Danville Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sovah Health-Danville Program sponsor visas?

Sovah Health-Danville 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 Sovah Health-Danville Program IMG-friendly?

About 63% of residents at Sovah Health-Danville 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 Sovah Health-Danville Program offer?

Sovah Health-Danville Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Sovah Health-Danville Program?

Sovah Health-Danville Program received 1,125 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sovah Health-Danville Program?

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

Sovah Health-Danville Program is located at 142 South Main Street Danville, VA 24541-5243. Its sponsoring institution is Sovah Health-Danville.

Who is the program director of Sovah Health-Danville Program?

The program director is Kimberly Bird. The program coordinator, Laurel Galvez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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