SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Meritus Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Hagerstown, Maryland, sponsored by Meritus Medical Center.

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About Meritus Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402300002
Program director
Sylvester Paulasir
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
579
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Meritus Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Hagerstown, Maryland, sponsored by Meritus Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 579 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
11.1%
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Sylvester Paulasir
Program coordinator
Bindy Ladesic
Coordinator phone
(301) 714-4400
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Meritus Medical Center

11116 Medical Campus Road Hagerstown, MD 21742 Open in Google Maps

Meritus Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Meritus Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Meritus Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Meritus Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Meritus Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Meritus Medical Center Program offer?

Meritus Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Meritus Medical Center Program?

Meritus Medical Center Program received 579 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Meritus 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 Meritus 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 Meritus Medical Center Program located?

Meritus Medical Center Program is located at 11116 Medical Campus Road Hagerstown, MD 21742. Its sponsoring institution is Meritus Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Meritus Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sylvester Paulasir. The program coordinator, Bindy Ladesic, is the usual contact for application questions.

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