SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Anne Arundel Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Annapolis, Maryland, sponsored by Anne Arundel Medical Center.

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About Anne Arundel Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402300418
Program director
Alejandro Gandsas
Location
Annapolis, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
928
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Anne Arundel Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Annapolis, Maryland, sponsored by Anne Arundel Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 928 applications and invited about 8.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White61%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Alejandro Gandsas
Program coordinator
Melissa Keener
Coordinator phone
(443) 481-4142
Sponsoring institution
Anne Arundel Medical Center

2001 Medical Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401 Open in Google Maps

Anne Arundel Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Anne Arundel Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Anne Arundel Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 22% of residents at Anne Arundel Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Anne Arundel Medical Center Program offer?

Anne Arundel Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Anne Arundel Medical Center Program?

Anne Arundel Medical Center Program received 928 applications and interviewed about 8.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Anne Arundel Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Anne Arundel Medical Center 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 Anne Arundel Medical Center Program located?

Anne Arundel Medical Center Program is located at 2001 Medical Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401. Its sponsoring institution is Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Anne Arundel Medical Center Program?

The program director is Alejandro Gandsas. The program coordinator, Melissa Keener, is the usual contact for application questions.

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