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Cape Fear Valley Health Program

Transitional Year residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health.

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About Cape Fear Valley Health Program

ACGME code
9993600001
Program director
Chinazor Umerah
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
588
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
40%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cape Fear Valley Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 588 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
11.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs27%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White47%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American33%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Chinazor Umerah
Program coordinator
Jameka Morrison
Coordinator phone
(910) 615-0227
Program phone
(910) 922-8110
Sponsoring institution
Cape Fear Valley Health

1638 Owen Drive Box 138 Fayetteville, NC 28304 Open in Google Maps

Cape Fear Valley Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cape Fear Valley Health Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Cape Fear Valley Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 40% of residents at Cape Fear Valley Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program received 588 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cape Fear Valley Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Cape Fear Valley Health Program located?

Cape Fear Valley Health Program is located at 1638 Owen Drive Box 138 Fayetteville, NC 28304. Its sponsoring institution is Cape Fear Valley Health.

Who is the program director of Cape Fear Valley Health Program?

The program director is Chinazor Umerah. The program coordinator, Jameka Morrison, is the usual contact for application questions.