Internal Medicine — IMG-Friendly Programs with j1 Visa Sponsorship and Low Step 2 Score Requirements
Discover IMG-friendly residency programs that offer j1 visa sponsorship and require a low minimum USMLE Step 2 score, making them accessible for international graduates seeking training in the U.S.
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165 programs found.
Southern Illinois University Program
Springfield, IL |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1MD 30%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 60%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Florida JFK Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine GME Consortium Program
Atlantis, FL |
Internal medicine
YOG 2STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 26%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 14%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 60%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Christ Hospital Program
Cincinnati, OH |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 36%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 48%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 15%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Henry Ford Warren Hospital Program
Warren, MI |
Internal medicine
YOG 2STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 8%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 58%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 34%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Program
Port Jefferson, NY |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 214 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 2%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 21%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 77%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program
Pontiac, MI |
Internal medicine
STEP 215 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 100%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Program
Athens, GA |
Internal medicine
YOG 4STEP 225DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 15%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 41%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 44%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Brookwood Baptist Health Program
Birmingham, AL |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 43%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 38%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 19%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Alabama Hospital (Huntsville) Program
Huntsville, AL |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1MD 37%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 33%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 30%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
San Joaquin General Hospital Program
French Camp, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 220DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 6%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 94%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
Kansas City, KS |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 64%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 25%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 11%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HES/Mountain View Regional Medical Center Program
Las Cruces, NM |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 194 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 6%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 50%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 45%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine/St Vincent's Medical Center Program
Bridgeport, CT |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 220 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 14%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 86%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Tower Health Program
West Reading, PA |
Internal medicine
YOG 10STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 43%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 57%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program
Neptune, NJ |
Internal medicine
STEP 220DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 22%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 14%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 65%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Detroit Medical Center (Huron Valley-Sinai) Program
Commerce Township, MI |
Internal medicine
YOG 1STEP 220DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 48%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 52%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
Wichita, KS |
Internal medicine
YOG 13STEP 214 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 24%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 17%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 60%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Parkview Medical Center Program
Pueblo, CO |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 217 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 3%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 27%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 70%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Piedmont Macon Medical Center Program
Macon, GA |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 220DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 10%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 17%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 73%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 13%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 20%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 68%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.