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Cape Fear Valley Health Program

Surgery residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health.

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About Cape Fear Valley Health Program

ACGME code
4403600421
Program director
Kelly Van Fossen
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
675
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Cape Fear Valley Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 675 applications and invited about 11.9% 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 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates89%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White79%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Kelly Van Fossen
Program coordinator
Carinne Meline
Coordinator phone
(910) 615-0229
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Cape Fear Valley Health

1638 Owen Drive Box 138 Fayetteville, NC 28304 Open in Google Maps

Cape Fear Valley Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cape Fear Valley Health Program sponsor visas?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Cape Fear Valley Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Cape Fear Valley Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Cape Fear Valley Health Program offer?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program received 675 applications and interviewed about 11.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cape Fear Valley Health 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 Cape Fear Valley Health Program located?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program is located at 1638 Owen Drive Box 138 Fayetteville, NC 28304. Its sponsoring institution is Cape Fear Valley Health.

Who is the program director of Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

The program director is Kelly Van Fossen. The program coordinator, Carinne Meline, is the usual contact for application questions.

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