SurgeryCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in York, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Wellspan Health.

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About Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program

ACGME code
4404112310
Program director
Ebondo Mpinga
Location
York, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,016
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in York, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Wellspan Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,016 applications and invited about 10.7% 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 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White48%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
Ebondo Mpinga
Program coordinator
Danielle Spencer
Coordinator phone
(717) 851-4362
Sponsoring institution
Wellspan Health

1001 South George Street York, PA 17405 Open in Google Maps

Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 26% of residents at Wellspan Health/York Hospital 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program offer?

Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program?

Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program received 1,016 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program?

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

Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program is located at 1001 South George Street York, PA 17405. Its sponsoring institution is Wellspan Health.

Who is the program director of Wellspan Health/York Hospital Program?

The program director is Ebondo Mpinga. The program coordinator, Danielle Spencer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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