SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Christiana Care Health Services Program

Surgery residency program in Newark, Delaware, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services Inc.

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About Christiana Care Health Services Program

ACGME code
4400911067
Program director
Frederick Giberson
Location
Newark, Delaware
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
839
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Christiana Care Health Services Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Newark, Delaware, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services Inc. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 839 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 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
11.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates45%
  • US DO graduates45%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White76%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Frederick Giberson
Program coordinator
Conocer Cara
Coordinator phone
(302) 320-2967
Program phone
(302) 733-4503
Sponsoring institution
Christiana Care Health Services Inc

4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road JHA Education Center, Suite 2E70-B Newark, DE 19718 Open in Google Maps

Christiana Care Health Services Program: frequently asked questions

Does Christiana Care Health Services Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Christiana Care Health Services Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Christiana Care Health Services Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Christiana Care Health Services 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 Christiana Care Health Services Program offer?

Christiana Care Health Services Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Christiana Care Health Services Program?

Christiana Care Health Services Program received 839 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 Christiana Care Health Services Program?

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

Christiana Care Health Services Program is located at 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road JHA Education Center, Suite 2E70-B Newark, DE 19718. Its sponsoring institution is Christiana Care Health Services Inc.

Who is the program director of Christiana Care Health Services Program?

The program director is Frederick Giberson. The program coordinator, Conocer Cara, is the usual contact for application questions.

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