Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Naples Comprehensive Health Program

Transitional Year residency program in Naples, Florida, sponsored by Naples Comprehensive Health.

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About Naples Comprehensive Health Program

ACGME code
9991100244
Program director
Brian Pulford
Location
Naples, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
470
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Naples Comprehensive Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Naples, Florida, sponsored by Naples Comprehensive Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 470 applications and invited about 13.4% 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 16.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
13.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Pulford
Program coordinator
Rose Ratanakhom
Coordinator phone
(239) 624-0030
Sponsoring institution
Naples Comprehensive Health

NCH Healthcare System Program 350 7th Street North Naples, FL 34102 Open in Google Maps

Naples Comprehensive Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Naples Comprehensive Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Naples Comprehensive Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Naples Comprehensive Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 16.7% of residents at Naples Comprehensive Health 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 Naples Comprehensive Health Program?

Naples Comprehensive Health Program received 470 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Naples Comprehensive 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 Naples Comprehensive 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 Naples Comprehensive Health Program located?

Naples Comprehensive Health Program is located at NCH Healthcare System Program 350 7th Street North Naples, FL 34102. Its sponsoring institution is Naples Comprehensive Health.

Who is the program director of Naples Comprehensive Health Program?

The program director is Brian Pulford. The program coordinator, Rose Ratanakhom, is the usual contact for application questions.