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Bayhealth Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Dover, Delaware, sponsored by Bayhealth Medical Center.

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About Bayhealth Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4400900001
Program director
Assar Rather
Location
Dover, Delaware
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
698
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Bayhealth Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Dover, Delaware, sponsored by Bayhealth Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 698 applications and invited about 13.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
13.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White42%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Assar Rather
Program coordinator
Jason Troyer
Coordinator phone
(302) 554-0032
Program phone
(302) 674-4070
Sponsoring institution
Bayhealth Medical Center

640 South State Street Mail Code: 3007 Dover, DE 19901 Open in Google Maps

Bayhealth Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Bayhealth Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Bayhealth 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 Bayhealth Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Bayhealth Medical Center 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 Bayhealth Medical Center Program offer?

Bayhealth Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Bayhealth Medical Center Program?

Bayhealth Medical Center Program received 698 applications and interviewed about 13.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Bayhealth 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 Bayhealth 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 Bayhealth Medical Center Program located?

Bayhealth Medical Center Program is located at 640 South State Street Mail Code: 3007 Dover, DE 19901. Its sponsoring institution is Bayhealth Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Bayhealth Medical Center Program?

The program director is Assar Rather. The program coordinator, Jason Troyer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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