Internal Medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Newark, Delaware, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services Inc.

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About Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program

ACGME code
7000914009
Program director
Allen Friedland
Location
Newark, Delaware
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
321
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Newark, Delaware, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services Inc. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 321 applications and invited about 20.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed26%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed10%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
20.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White60%
  • Asian30%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Allen Friedland
Program coordinator
Simone Thompson
Coordinator phone
(302) 733-2313
Sponsoring institution
Christiana Care Health Services Inc

4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd Ammons Education Center - Suite 2E70 Newark, DE 19718 Open in Google Maps

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program: frequently asked questions

Does Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program IMG-friendly?

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program offer?

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program offers 5 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program?

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program received 321 applications and interviewed about 20.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Do program signals help at Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program?

Applicants who sent Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program located?

Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program is located at 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd Ammons Education Center - Suite 2E70 Newark, DE 19718. Its sponsoring institution is Christiana Care Health Services Inc.

Who is the program director of Christiana Care Health Services Inc Program?

The program director is Allen Friedland. The program coordinator, Simone Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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