Cape Fear Valley Health Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.