SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program

Surgery residency program in Falls Church, Virginia, sponsored by Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus.

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About Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program

ACGME code
4405121412
Program director
Jonathan Dort
Location
Falls Church, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,115
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Falls Church, Virginia, sponsored by Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,115 applications and invited about 9.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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
9.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women68%
  • Men32%
  • White66%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Dort
Program coordinator
Olivia Dohnalek
Coordinator phone
(703) 776-7133
Sponsoring institution
Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus

3300 Gallows Road Falls Church, VA 22042 Open in Google Maps

Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program: frequently asked questions

Does Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus 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 Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program offer?

Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program?

Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program received 1,115 applications and interviewed about 9.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus 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 Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program located?

Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program is located at 3300 Gallows Road Falls Church, VA 22042. Its sponsoring institution is Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus.

Who is the program director of Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus Program?

The program director is Jonathan Dort. The program coordinator, Olivia Dohnalek, is the usual contact for application questions.

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