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MaineHealth Program

Surgery residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth.

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About MaineHealth Program

ACGME code
4402221119
Program director
Jaswin Sawhney
Location
Portland, Maine
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
804
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MaineHealth Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Portland, Maine, sponsored by MaineHealth. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 804 applications and invited about 11.7% 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 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
6
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White80%
  • Asian3%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jaswin Sawhney
Program coordinator
Frederica Jackson
Coordinator phone
(207) 662-2515
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
MaineHealth

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Department of Surgery 22 Bramhall Street Portland, ME 04102 Open in Google Maps

MaineHealth Program: frequently asked questions

Does MaineHealth Program sponsor visas?

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

Is MaineHealth Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at MaineHealth 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 MaineHealth Program offer?

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

How competitive is MaineHealth Program?

MaineHealth Program received 804 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MaineHealth Program?

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

MaineHealth Program is located at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Department of Surgery 22 Bramhall Street Portland, ME 04102. Its sponsoring institution is MaineHealth.

Who is the program director of MaineHealth Program?

The program director is Jaswin Sawhney. The program coordinator, Frederica Jackson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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