INTERNAL MEDICINE

Health Education Services Program

Valaparaiso, Indiana

ACGME ID1404700004
NRMP Code2335140C6

The Northwest Health - Porter Internal Medicine Residency is a 3-year ACGME-accredited program using a 4+2 (X+Y) block schedule, offering strong inpat

Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

13

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

150

Application Deadline

January 30, 2026

Year 1 Seats

13

Interviews Last Year

150
57%

Interview Ratio

11.5

% US MD

0

% IMG

100
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

3

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

150

Interview to Seat Ratio

11.5

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
220
Step 2 CK
220

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$63,500
PGY-2
$65,500
PGY-3
$67,500

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

237-263

Silver Signal → Invite

13%

Gold Signal → Invite

21%

No Signal → Invite

2%

US IMG → Invite

1%

Non-US IMG → Invite

6%

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Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

13

Year 2 Size

13

Year 3 Size

13

Application Deadline

January 30, 2026

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Total Positions

39

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.5

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

80

Contact Details

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Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

3

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

13

Year 2 Program Size

13

Year 3 Program Size

13

% IMG Residents

100 %

% US MD Residents

0 %

% DO Residents

0 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

39

Total Physician Faculty

31

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.5

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

63500

Year 2 Compensation

65500

Year 3 Compensation

67500

PGY-1 Vacation Days

28 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

28 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

28 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

80 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

12 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

January 30, 2026

Interviews Conducted Last Year

150

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

2335140C6

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-11-06 to 2026-01-30

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-11-02 to 2027-01-29

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Program Director Contact Number

Program Director Email ID

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Northwest Health-Porter

Sponsor Institution

Health Education Services

Primary Institution

Northwest Health-Porter

Participant Institutions

Northwest Medical Group - Portage | Northwest Medical Group - Valparaiso | Northwest Health - Starke

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives
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