100+ Internal Medicine IMG friendly programs š
Updated: Sep 14, 2021
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After the very successful IMG Event, here comes IMG Efforts. In this profession of helping and healing mankind, we would like to begin by strengthening our own comrades. We are dedicating it to all those who find themselves stuck in their journey due to lack of accessible and free resources. This is one of many posts in the spirit of helping each other.
We have gathered all the data and made this post to help you search for IMG friendly residency programs offering Internal Medicine in the USA.
The post includes:
1. State wise list of Internal Medicine Residency Programs
2. Application requirements
3. Contact Information
ā¢MICHIGAN(13)ā¢
1. St Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Program--
Program Director: Patricia L McNally, MD
E-mail: patricia.mcnally@stjoeshealth.org
USMLE SCORE: Step 1 >220, Step 2 >230
YSG(Years since graduation): 3 years or less
USCE:Preferable not mandatory
VISA:J1 Visa, with the sponsorship through ECFMG.
Link: Internal Medicine Residency | St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
Link to IM Residency program blog: St. Joseph Mercy - IM/TY Residency Blog | Our Residents, Our Family, Being Remarkable
2.Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University Program
Program Director: Odaliz E Abreu Lanfranco, MD
Link: Internal Medicine Residency | Henry Ford Hospital
USMLE SCORE:Their current intern class average USMLE scores is Step 1-236 and Step 2-245.
VISA:They sponsor a J1 visa for those applicants needing visa sponsorship. Do not sponsor an H1b visa.
YSG:Medical school graduation should be no more than 3 years ago.
3.Henry Ford Allegiance Health Program---
Program Director: Vivek Kak, MD
E-mail: vkak1@hfhs.org
Link: Internal Medicine Residency | Henry Ford Allegiance Health
USMLE SCORE:No minimum cutoff
VISA:They do not sponsor H1B visas.
LORs: 3-4
4.Wayne State University School of Medicine Program---
Program Director: Sarwan Kumar, MD
Link: https://intmed.med.wayne.edu/application
USMLE SCORE: Must pass Step 1 and Step 2.
USCE:Preferable 2-3 months
YSG: <5 years(but < 2-3 years preferred)
5.Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program---
Program Director: Jarrett J Weinberger, MD
E-mail: jaweinbe@med.wayne.edu
Website : https://intmed.med.wayne.edu/application
USMLE Score : No USMLE score cut-off but pass on first attempt
USCE : 2-3 months preferred
VISA: Only sponsors J1 Visa
YSG < 5 Years (but < 2-3 years preferred)
6.Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Sinai Grace) Program---
Program Director: Siddique Mohamed Sayeedur Rahman, MD
E-mail: lndjipa@dmc.org
Website : http://www.sgintmed.org
USMLE Score : Require at least 220 on both Step 1 and Step 2
VISA:They sponsor a J1 visa for applicants needing visa sponsorship. Do not sponsor an H1b visa.
YSG < 5 years required
7.Michigan State University Program / Sparrow Hospital--
Program Director: supratik rayamajhi, MD
E-mail : supratik.rayamajhi@hc.msu.edu
Website : http://www.im.msu.edu
USMLE Score : Require at least 200 on both Step 1 and Step 2
VISA: They sponsor a J1 visa for applicants needing visa sponsorship. Do not sponsor an H1b visa.
8.Michigan State University Program / Spectrum Health--
Program Director: TaLawnda L Bragg MD
E-mail : imcoordinators@spectrumhealth.org
Website : https://www.spectrumhealth.org/medicaleducation
USMLE Score : Require at least 210 on both Step 1 and Step 2
VISA: They sponsor a J1 visa for applicants needing visa sponsorship. Do not sponsor an H1b visa.
9.St Mary Mercy Hospital Program---
Program Director: David Steinberger, MD
E-mail: dsteinberger@ipcmd.com
Website : https://www.stjoeshealth.org/graduate-medical-education/st-mary-mercy-livonia/internal-medicine/
USMLE SCORES : Step 1 and 2 Pass (priority given to pass on first attempt)
YSG: < 3 Years
USCE: Desirable (not mandatory)
VISA:Only Sponsors J1 visa
10.Central Michigan University College of Medicine Program---
Program Director: Nicholas E Haddad, MD
E-mail: cmedim@cmich.edu
Website : https://med.cmich.edu/internalmedicine
USMLE Score : Require at least 220 on both Step 1 and Step 2
VISA: They sponsor a J1 visa. Do not sponsor an H1b visa.
YSG: < 3 years
11.Ascension St John Hospital Program---
Program Director: Raymond C Hilu, MD
E-mail: simon.alrihani@ascension.org
Website : https://medicaleducationsjp.com
USMLE Score : not mentioned
VISA: They sponsor a J1 and H1B visa
12.Ascension Providence/MSUCHM Program---
Program Director: Robert E Bloom, MD
E-mail : samira.ahsan@ascension.org
Website : http://www.aphinternalmedicine.org
USMLE Score : Require at least 210 on both Step 1 and Step 2
VISA: They sponsor a J1 visa . Do not sponsor an H1b visa.
YSG < 5 years
13.Beaumont Health (Royal Oak) Program--
Program Director: Sandor H Shoichet, MD
Email- sandor.shoichet@beaumont.edu
USMLE Score : Require at least 220 on both Step 1 and Step 2
VISA:They sponsor a J1 and H1B visa for applicants needing visa sponsorship.
YSG: No graduation date cut-off
USCE : not mandatory (but preferred / Observerships not considered USCE)
ā¢ILLINOIS(13)ā¢
1. Mercy Health GME Consortium Program--
Program Director: Harry L Ginsberg, M
Link:https://mercyhealthsystem.org/program/mercyhealth-internal-medicine-residency-program/how-to-apply/
USMLE SCORES:Pass on first attempt in USMLE Step 1 and step2CK, Step 2 CK>229
US Citizens and Green Card holder status strongly preferred
VISA: visas are considered on a case by case basis.
YSG: <5 years
2.Cook County Health and Hospitals System --
Program Director: Christine Acob, MD
Link:https://www.cookcountyim.org/how-to-apply.html
USCE: While it is not required, it can be a positive attribute for your application
LORāS: Three letters in addition to a deanās letter.
VISA: They sponsor both J-1 and H-1b visas. Completion of the USMLE Step 3 is required for the H-1b visa, as well as for securing a valid Illinois Temporary license in the State of Illinois.
YSG < 5 years
3.Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program--
Program Director: Sindhu Joseph, MD
E-mail:sindhu.joseph@lumc.edu
USMLE SCORES: A minimum USMLE Step 1 score of 220 , minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score of 230 on the first attempt.
For IMG'S preference will be given to candidates who have passed USMLE Step 3 on the first attempt.
USCE: U.S.C.E is not a requirement, but is highly encouraged.
LORāS: Three letters of recommendation are required.
must have ECFMG certification by 12/21/2021
VISA: accepts J1 visa applicants. The residency program does not sponsor H1 visas
4.Presence Saint Francis Hospital Program--
Program Director: Harvey J Friedman, MD
E-mail: harvey.friedman@amitahealth.org
USMLE SCORES: Ideally USMLE scores of 220 or above on Step 1 and Step 2, however applicants with lower scores will be considered if they have other special attributes.
USCE: clinical experience in the United States is not mandatory.
VISA:They sponsor H-1 and J-1 visas.
YSG:< 5 years
Other contact info:
Residency Coordinator
Kathie Kafka
847.316.6228
Mail:Katherine.Kafka@AMITAhealth.org
5.Presence Saint Joseph Hospital (Chicago) Programā
Program Director: Shyam Chalise, MD
E-mail: shyam.chalise@presencehealth.org
USMLE SCORES:at least 240 on USMLE Step I and Step II, with no more than one attempt for each exam including the passing attempt.
USCE:USCEis not a requirement.
LORāS:Three letters of recommendation
VISA: sponsor H1b and J1 visas.
YSG:<5 years
6.Carle Foundation Hospital Program--
Program Director: James S Kumar, MD, MS
E-mail: imrp@carle.com
Link: https://carle.org/for-providers/residencies-and-fellowships/Champaign-Urbana/Internal-Medicine
USMLE SCORES:passed the USMLE exams with no failures
USCE:U.S. clinical experience required, e.g. clinical observership or externship
LORāS:At least three letters of recommendation (waived letters)
Document at least 4 weeks of psychiatry rotation(s) in medical school
YSG:<4years
7.Advocate Health Care (Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center) Programā
Program Director: Mohammed Samee, MD
E-mail: mohammed.samee2@advocatehealth.com
USMLE SCORES: prefer a score of 225 or above on USMLE Steps 1 and 2 on first attempt.
USCE:Candidates should have at least one year of US clinical experience.
VISA: They sponsor only J-1 visas.
YSG:< 5 years
More contact info:Phone: 773.296.7378
Fax: 773.296.7486
E-mail: IMMC-InternalMedicineResidency@advocatehealth.com
8.Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Program
Program Director: Vidya Puthenveetil, MD
USMLE SCORES:Step 1 score ā at least 205 on first attempt, Step 2 CK score ā score of at least 205 on first attempt
USCE: Required. Prefer this to be hands-on patient care, though observerships and research are acceptable.
LORāS:At least one letter of recommendation must be from a U.S. clinical experience.
VISA: Preference will be given to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.
For those who require a training visa, they sponsor only the J1 visa.
YSG:Graduates must have ECFMG certification on file prior to rank order submission. Current students do not need to be ECFMG-certified by the rank order date though they must obtain their certificate prior to July 1
9.Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science/ Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Programā
Program director: Maryna Shayuk, MD
E-mail: mshayuk@nm.org
Link:https://mchenryresidency.nm.org/how-to-apply.html
USMLE SCORES:Step 1>220, STEP 2>230
USCE: They prefer handsāon patient care, though observerships and research are acceptable. At least one letter of recommendation must be from a USCE
LORāS:3 Letters of Recommendation
VISA: They sponsor Jā1 Visas ONLY
10.Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Programā
Program Director: Larissa Verda, MD, PhD
E-mail: larissa.verda@sinai.org
Other contact info: Trina Coleman, GME Manager, or Elanda Mayweather, Senior Program Coordinator, at (773) 257-5020 or trina.coleman@sinai.org and elanda.mayweather@sinai.org
Link: https://www.sinaichicago.org/en/students-residents/residency-programs/internal-medicine-residency/
USMLE SCORES: They do not have specific USMLE score requirements; however, score >225 makes your application competitive.
USCE: They do not require you to have prior US Clinical Experience
LORāS: Three Letters of Recommendation and/or Deanās Letter
YSG:<5 years
11.Southern Illinois University Program-
Program Director: Andrew J Varney, MD
E-mail: avarney@siumed.edu
LINK: https://www.siumed.edu/im/internal-medicine-residency-application
USMLE SCORES: USMLE Steps 1 and 2 passing scores on first attempts are preferred. Average scores of those matched into their program are typically 229 (Step 1) and 237 (Step 2).
USCE: desired but not required.
LORāS:Three letters of recommendation (at least two from faculty at your medical school) and deanās letter.
VISA: only J1 visa, no H1B VISA
YSG: <3 years
12.University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program--
Program Director: Armand Krikorian, MD
E-mail: armand.krikorian@advocatehealth.com
Other contact info: Email: Lisa.Lawrence-Harris@aah.org,
Telephone: 708-684-5673, Fax: 708-684-2500
USMLE SCORES: Successfully passing USMLE Step I and Step II ,does not have to be completed by the time of the initial application submission.
USCE:3 months of supervised U.S. clinical experience preferred.
LORāS: 2 LOR'S required.
VISA: Only J-1 visas are sponsored
13.University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Programā
Program Director: Teresa J Lynch, MD
LINK:https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/internal-med-residency/applicant-information/
The application in its entirety must be received by Nov. 1
USCE: U.S.C.E. required to strengthen an application. Observerships alone do not suffice
LORāS: LOR from 3 faculty members (preferred) or at minimum 1 chair letter/standard letter of evaluation and 1 letter of reference from a faculty member
LOR are NOT required to be from a U.S. source
VISA: They sponsor both H-1B and J-1 visas (for categorical program), H-1B sponsorship requires the applicant have passed their USMLE Step 3 exam by the date on which the program submits the NRMP rank list
YSG: graduated medical school within previous 5 years OR finished residency training within the last 2 years
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ā¢VIRGINIA (1)ā¢
1.Eastern Virginia Medical School Program---
Program Director: Benjamin M Goodman, III, MD
Contact: 757.446.8920
Link: https://www.evms.edu/internal_medicine/residencies/internal_medicine_residency/application_process/
USMLE SCORES: the average Step 1 USMLE is 229, although they donāt filter based solely upon a minimum USMLE scores. All steps must be passed on the first attempt. USMLE Step 2 CK must be reported to the program by Jan. 31. This requirement applies to both Preliminary and Categorical applicants
USCE:U.S. clinical experience - not including observerships - is recommended (ideally 12 months) and strengthens your application.
LORāS:In addition to the dean's letter, they require three letters of recommendation. A letter from the department chair is not required.
VISA:They only sponsor J-1 Visas.
YSG: <5 years
ā¢OHIO(11)ā¢
1. Akron General Medical Center/NEOMED Program-
Program Director: Amit Diwakar,MD and Joseph A. Finocchio, MD
Email Id:diwakaa@ccf.org
USMLE SCORE:
Step 1 & 2 : Minimum 1st pass rate or satisfactory scores.
VISA:H1-B and J-1
YOG:<5 years
LORās: 3
Applicant must be ECFMG certified before NRMP Rank Order List deadline.
link:Internal Medicine Residency Program | Akron General (clevelandclinic.org)
2. Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program - 1968140C0---
Program Director: Craig D Nielsen MD
E-mail : imrpresidencyrecruitment@ccf.org
YSG: < 5 years
USMLE scores:Must pass STEP 1&2
Visa:Sponsor H1B or J1 visas. If requesting an H1B visa, Step 3 must be taken before Match Day with results received no later than April 15. Step 3 is not required for a J1 visa.
USCE:While applicants with US clinical experience are preferred, this may not always be possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Link:Internal Medicine Residency Application | Cleveland Clinic
3.Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program/Fairview Hospital - 3187140C0-
Program Director: Mohammed Al-Jaghbeer MD
E-mail: bailesd@ccf.org
Website ; https://my.clevelandclinic.org/locations/fairview-hospital/about/residency/internal-med-program
YSG: < 5 years (Any gaps in training or medical school should have an accompanying explanation.)
USMLE scores:Must score at least 235 on STEP 1 and STEP 2 CK
Visa:Sponsor H1B or J1 visas. If requesting an H1B visa, Step 3 must be taken before Match Day with results received no later than April 30. Step 3 is not required for a J1 visa.
USCE:While applicants with US clinical experience are preferred, this may not always be possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4.Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners Programā
Program Director: Vijay Mahajan, MD
YOG: No cut-off date for medical school graduation, but preferred within the last 5 years
LORās: Two or more letters of recommendation and one SLOE (Standard Letter of Evaluation).
USCE:Must have US health care experience
VISA: J-1 Visa and H-1B Visa. H-1B Visas are preferred and offered on a on a very limited basis to exceptional candidates only.
link:https://mercymedicalresidency.org/wp/index.php/internal-medicine/internal-medicine-application/
