Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Kettering, Ohio, sponsored by Kettering Health Network.

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About Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9993800096
Program director
John Shrader
Location
Kettering, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
668
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9.1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Kettering, Ohio, sponsored by Kettering Health Network.

In the latest application cycle the program received 668 applications and invited about 14.5% 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 9.1% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
14.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Contact and location

Program director
John Shrader
Program coordinator
talena Trenum
Coordinator phone
(937) 935-5989
Program phone
(937) 395-8693
Sponsoring institution
Kettering Health Network

Medical Education - 6E 3535 Southern Boulevard Kettering, OH 45429 Open in Google Maps

Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 9.1% of residents at Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program?

Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program received 668 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kettering Health Network/Kettering 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 Kettering Health Network/Kettering 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 Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program located?

Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program is located at Medical Education - 6E 3535 Southern Boulevard Kettering, OH 45429. Its sponsoring institution is Kettering Health Network.

Who is the program director of Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center Program?

The program director is John Shrader. The program coordinator, talena Trenum, is the usual contact for application questions.