HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Salem, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 9995100207
- Program director
- Prospero Cortorreal
- Location
- Salem, Virginia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 403
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 26.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 13.3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Salem, Virginia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center.
In the latest application cycle the program received 403 applications and invited about 26.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 26.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates27%
- US DO graduates60%
- US IMGs13%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Prospero Cortorreal
- Program coordinator
- Beth Beavers
- Coordinator phone
- (450) 776-4793
- Program phone
- (540) 776-4193
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center
1900 Electric Rd Salem, VA 24153 Open in Google Maps
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 13.3% of residents at HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.
How competitive is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program received 403 applications and interviewed about 26.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center 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 Medical Center 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 Medical Center Program located?
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program is located at 1900 Electric Rd Salem, VA 24153. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center.
Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program?
The program director is Prospero Cortorreal. The program coordinator, Beth Beavers, is the usual contact for application questions.