SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Abington Memorial Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Abington, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Abington Memorial Hospital.

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About Abington Memorial Hospital Program

ACGME code
4404112279
Program director
Kristin Noonan
Location
Abington, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,437
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
32%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Abington Memorial Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Abington, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Abington Memorial Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,437 applications and invited about 8.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 32% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 74 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates55%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men52%
  • White48%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristin Noonan
Program coordinator
Rebecca Augustine
Coordinator phone
(215) 481-7320
Sponsoring institution
Abington Memorial Hospital

Department of Surgery - Price Medical Office Building, Suite 604 1200 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 Open in Google Maps

Abington Memorial Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Abington Memorial Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Abington Memorial Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 32% of residents at Abington Memorial Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Abington Memorial Hospital Program offer?

Abington Memorial Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Abington Memorial Hospital Program?

Abington Memorial Hospital Program received 1,437 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Abington Memorial 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 Abington Memorial Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Abington Memorial Hospital Program located?

Abington Memorial Hospital Program is located at Department of Surgery - Price Medical Office Building, Suite 604 1200 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001. Its sponsoring institution is Abington Memorial Hospital.

Who is the program director of Abington Memorial Hospital Program?

The program director is Kristin Noonan. The program coordinator, Rebecca Augustine, is the usual contact for application questions.

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