Public Health and General Preventive MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

MaineHealth Program

Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth.

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About MaineHealth Program

ACGME code
3802288001
Program director
Christina Holt
Location
Portland, Maine
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
33.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MaineHealth Program is a community-based university affiliated Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 12% across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Contact and location

Program director
Christina Holt
Program coordinator
Jennifer Burnham
Coordinator phone
(207) 662-7351
Program phone
(207) 662-7404
Sponsoring institution
MaineHealth

22 Bramhall Street Maine Medical Center Portland, ME 04102-3175 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 33.3% of residents at MaineHealth Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program has 12% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 240.

Do program signals help at MaineHealth Program?

Applicants who sent MaineHealth Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is MaineHealth Program located?

MaineHealth Program is located at 22 Bramhall Street Maine Medical Center Portland, ME 04102-3175. Its sponsoring institution is MaineHealth.

Who is the program director of MaineHealth Program?

The program director is Christina Holt. The program coordinator, Jennifer Burnham, is the usual contact for application questions.

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