Internal Medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

MaineHealth Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth.

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About MaineHealth Program

ACGME code
7002232128
Program director
Kathryn Diamond-Falk
Location
Portland, Maine
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
245
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MaineHealth Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 245 applications and invited about 24.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics interview rate of 28.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
24.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White88%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Kathryn Diamond-Falk
Program coordinator
Marissa Nichols
Coordinator phone
(207) 662-2405
Sponsoring institution
MaineHealth

Maine Medical Center P1A - #1233 Portland, ME 04102 Open in Google Maps

MaineHealth Program: frequently asked questions

Does MaineHealth Program sponsor visas?

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

Is MaineHealth Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at MaineHealth Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does MaineHealth Program offer?

MaineHealth Program offers 4 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MaineHealth Program?

MaineHealth Program received 245 applications and interviewed about 24.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MaineHealth Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has MaineHealth 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.

Where is MaineHealth Program located?

MaineHealth Program is located at Maine Medical Center P1A - #1233 Portland, ME 04102. Its sponsoring institution is MaineHealth.

Who is the program director of MaineHealth Program?

The program director is Kathryn Diamond-Falk. The program coordinator, Marissa Nichols, is the usual contact for application questions.