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HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program

Transitional Year residency program in Blacksburg, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM.

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About HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOM Program

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
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.