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Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Main Line Health System.

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About Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4404111296
Program director
Rodney Durham
Location
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
996
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Main Line Health System. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 996 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 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 78 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
5
Interview rate
6.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White72%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

Contact and location

Program director
Rodney Durham
Program coordinator
Lauren Krawczyk
Coordinator phone
(484) 476-1619
Sponsoring institution
Main Line Health System

100 Lancaster Avenue MOB-S Suite 422 Wynnewood, PA 19096 Open in Google Maps

Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center 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 Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program offer?

Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program?

Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program received 996 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 Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center 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 Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program located?

Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program is located at 100 Lancaster Avenue MOB-S Suite 422 Wynnewood, PA 19096. Its sponsoring institution is Main Line Health System.

Who is the program director of Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center Program?

The program director is Rodney Durham. The program coordinator, Lauren Krawczyk, is the usual contact for application questions.

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