Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Programs

There are 20 ACGME-accredited Occupational and Environmental Medicine residency programs across 16 states and territories. Together they offer about 41 first-year positions in each Match. The most programs are in California (3), Maryland (2) and Texas (2).

Program data updated October 11, 2026.

Programs
20
In 16 states
First-year positions
41
Across all programs
Median IMG residents
0%
0 programs at 25% or more
Sponsor a visa
26.7%
J-1 or H-1B
Median interview rate
35%
Of applicants

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Occupational and Environmental Medicine residency at a glance

International medical graduates make up a median of 0% of residents in Occupational and Environmental Medicine programs, and 0 programs have IMGs in at least a quarter of their positions. 26.7% of programs sponsor a visa (26.7% sponsor J-1 and 0% sponsor H-1B).

A typical Occupational and Environmental Medicine program receives about 62 applications and invites 35% of applicants to interview. Across programs, the median USMLE Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 239.

States with the most programs

  • California: 3
  • Maryland: 2
  • Texas: 2
  • Alabama: 1
  • North Carolina: 1

How to choose Occupational and Environmental Medicine programs as an IMG

Start with the programs that already train international medical graduates: a high IMG share is the clearest sign a program will review your application. Then check visa sponsorship if you need a J-1 or H-1B, and the program's Step 2 CK expectations and graduation-year limit.

Each program page shows these details along with interview rates, signal outcomes and contacts. To see which programs fit your own scores, visa needs and graduation year, build a personalized list.

Occupational and Environmental Medicine residency FAQs

How many Occupational and Environmental Medicine residency programs are there?

There are 20 ACGME-accredited Occupational and Environmental Medicine residency programs in 16 states and territories, offering about 41 first-year positions.

Is Occupational and Environmental Medicine IMG-friendly?

The median Occupational and Environmental Medicine program has 0% international medical graduates among its residents, and 0 of 20 programs have at least 25% IMG residents. IMGs can match in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, but focusing on the programs with the highest IMG share improves your chances. Use the table on this page to sort programs by their IMG share.

Which Occupational and Environmental Medicine programs sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?

26.7% of Occupational and Environmental Medicine programs sponsor at least one visa: 26.7% sponsor J-1 and 0% sponsor H-1B. Filter the table on this page by visa to see every program that sponsors the visa you need.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Occupational and Environmental Medicine?

Across Occupational and Environmental Medicine programs, the median USMLE Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 239. Scores vary a lot between programs, and many programs also set a minimum. Each program page shows that program's minimum and the score range of the applicants it interviewed.

How competitive is Occupational and Environmental Medicine residency?

A typical Occupational and Environmental Medicine program receives about 62 applications and interviews 35% of applicants. Applying to programs whose requirements and resident mix fit your profile matters more than applying to as many programs as possible.

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