Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Largo, Maryland, sponsored by University of Maryland Capital Region Health.

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About University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program

ACGME code
1402321161
Program director
Helen Y Lavelle, MD
Location
Largo, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
4,899
Latest cycle
Interview rate
2.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
94%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Largo, Maryland, sponsored by University of Maryland Capital Region Health. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,899 applications and invited about 2.6% 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 94% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
2.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs67%
  • Non-US IMGs27%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White14%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American33%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Helen Y Lavelle, MD
Program coordinator
Angelique Norfles
Coordinator phone
(240) 677-0225
Sponsoring institution
University of Maryland Capital Region Health

901 Harry S. Truman Drive N Suite H-4-N -217 Largo, MD 20774 Open in Google Maps

University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 94% of residents at University of Maryland Capital Region Health 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 University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program offer?

University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program?

University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program received 4,899 applications and interviewed about 2.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Maryland Capital Region Health 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 University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program located?

University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program is located at 901 Harry S. Truman Drive N Suite H-4-N -217 Largo, MD 20774. Its sponsoring institution is University of Maryland Capital Region Health.

Who is the program director of University of Maryland Capital Region Health Program?

The program director is Helen Y Lavelle, MD. The program coordinator, Angelique Norfles, is the usual contact for application questions.

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