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Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Norton, Virginia, sponsored by Wellmont Health System.

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About Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program

ACGME code
1405100437
Program director
Donovan Mabe
Location
Norton, Virginia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,237
Latest cycle
IMG residents
92%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Norton, Virginia, sponsored by Wellmont Health System. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,237 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 92% 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.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs73%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men42%
  • White12%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Donovan Mabe
Program coordinator
Stephanie Roberts
Coordinator phone
(276) 679-3488
Sponsoring institution
Wellmont Health System

96 15th Street NW Suite 106 Norton, VA 24273 Open in Google Maps

Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital 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 Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 92% of residents at Wellmont Health System/Norton Community 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.

How many residency positions does Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program offer?

Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program offers 9 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wellmont Health System/Norton Community 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 Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program located?

Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program is located at 96 15th Street NW Suite 106 Norton, VA 24273. Its sponsoring institution is Wellmont Health System.

Who is the program director of Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program?

The program director is Donovan Mabe. The program coordinator, Stephanie Roberts, is the usual contact for application questions.

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