HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Blacksburg, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM.
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- ACGME code
- 9995100206
- Program director
- Peter Recupero
- Location
- Blacksburg, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 350
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Blacksburg, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM.
In the latest application cycle the program received 350 applications and invited about 15.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health 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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 15.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates25%
- US DO graduates75%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Peter Recupero
- Program coordinator
- Donna Underwood
- Coordinator phone
- (540) 953-5445
- Program phone
- (540) 953-5461
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM
3700 South Main Street C/O GME Blacksburg, VA 24060 Open in Google Maps
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program sponsor visas?
Yes. HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program IMG-friendly?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How competitive is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program received 350 applications and interviewed about 15.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM 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 HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program located?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program is located at 3700 South Main Street C/O GME Blacksburg, VA 24060. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM.
Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program?
The program director is Peter Recupero. The program coordinator, Donna Underwood, is the usual contact for application questions.