SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Carle Foundation Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Urbana, Illinois, sponsored by Carle Foundation Hospital.

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About Carle Foundation Hospital Program

ACGME code
4401612430
Program director
Bruce Orkin
Location
Urbana, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
829
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Carle Foundation Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Urbana, Illinois, sponsored by Carle Foundation Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 829 applications and invited about 7.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% 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 70 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
7.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White50%
  • Asian35%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%

Contact and location

Program director
Bruce Orkin
Program coordinator
Carmen Spencer
Coordinator phone
(217) 326-1272
Program phone
(240) 277-8444
Sponsoring institution
Carle Foundation Hospital

Department of Graduate Medical Education 611 West Park St. Urbana, IL 61801 Open in Google Maps

Carle Foundation Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Carle Foundation Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Carle Foundation Hospital 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 Carle Foundation Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 30% of residents at Carle Foundation Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Carle Foundation Hospital Program offer?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program received 829 applications and interviewed about 7.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Carle Foundation 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 Carle Foundation 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 Carle Foundation Hospital Program located?

Carle Foundation Hospital Program is located at Department of Graduate Medical Education 611 West Park St. Urbana, IL 61801. Its sponsoring institution is Carle Foundation Hospital.

Who is the program director of Carle Foundation Hospital Program?

The program director is Bruce Orkin. The program coordinator, Carmen Spencer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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