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Johns Hopkins University Program

Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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About Johns Hopkins University Program

ACGME code
4402321392
Program director
Melissa Camp
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,606
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
32%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Johns Hopkins University Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,606 applications and invited about 6.6% 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 32% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 74 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
6.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates68%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs32%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White48%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Camp
Program coordinator
Effie Fafaleos
Coordinator phone
(410) 955-6797
Program phone
(410) 955-2615
Sponsoring institution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The Johns Hopkins Hospital 600 North Wolfe Street Blalock 658 Baltimore, MD 21287 Open in Google Maps

Johns Hopkins University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Johns Hopkins University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Johns Hopkins University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Johns Hopkins University Program IMG-friendly?

About 32% of residents at Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program offer?

Johns Hopkins University Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Johns Hopkins University Program?

Johns Hopkins University Program received 1,606 applications and interviewed about 6.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Johns Hopkins University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program located?

Johns Hopkins University Program is located at The Johns Hopkins Hospital 600 North Wolfe Street Blalock 658 Baltimore, MD 21287. Its sponsoring institution is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Johns Hopkins University Program?

The program director is Melissa Camp. The program coordinator, Effie Fafaleos, is the usual contact for application questions.

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