The journey to surgical residency is not a straight road for IMGs. Requirements for Surgery Match are tough and competitive. IMGs often face additional challenges, such as limited access to U.S. clinical experience and the requirement of visa sponsorship. According to the 2024 Match data from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), out of the 3,296 categorical surgery positions offered, 196 were filled by IMGs, reflecting a match rate of about 6%.
However, with the right approach and thorough research, IMGs can increase their chances of Match. Programs that are new or seem to diversify their resident pool, stand out as welcoming and supportive of IMGs.
Here’s another exclusive list of IMG-friendly surgical residency programs that could be the key to your success. It contains all information on USMLE cut-offs, % of IMGs in that program, and the type of visa sponsored. With dedication and the right list of programs, you can find opportunities in the U.S. surgical residency match.
List of IMG friendly programs
| Programs | States | USMLE Score Cut-offs | % IMGs | Visa | Program ID |
| Danbury Hospital Program | Danbury, CT | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – no cut off | 31.1% | H1BJ1 | 4400813428 |
| Quinnipiac University Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine (Waterbury Hospital) Program | Waterbury, CT | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 75.0% | J1 | 4400811066 |
| HCA Florida JFK Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine GME Consortium Program | Atlantis, FL | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 225 | 27.7% | J1 | 4401121431 |
| University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 225 | 32.4% | J1 | 4401100444 |
| HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program | Miami, FL | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 225 | 58.4% | J1 | 4401100435 |
| Carle Foundation Hospital Program | Urbana, IL | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 240 | 67.3% | J1 | 4401612430 |
| HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Menorah Medical Center Program | Overland Park, KS | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 235 | 41.8% | J1 | 4401900388 |
| Anne Arundel Medical Center Program | Annapolis, MD | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 32.8% | J1 | 4402300418 |
| MedStar Health (Baltimore) Program | Baltimore, MD | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 215 | 33.3% | J1 | 4402321127 |
| Johns Hopkins University Program | Baltimore, MD | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 33.6% | J1 | 4402321392 |
| Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program | Detroit, MI | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 240 | 25.7% | J1 | 4402512143 |
| Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program | Saginaw, MI | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 83.2% | J1 | 4402500423 |
| Ascension Providence/MSUCHM Program | Southfield, MI | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 56.9% | H1BJ1 | 4402521160 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program | Rochester, MN | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 214 | 40.8% | H1BJ1 | 4402621163 |
| Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program | Newark, NJ | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 29.2% | J1 | 4403300198 |
| HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/MountainView Program | Las Vegas, NV | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 235 | 25.1% | J1 | 4403100379 |
| Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program | Bronx, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 71.0% | J1 | 4403500439 |
| BronxCare Health System Program | Bronx, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 235 | 97.2% | H1BJ1 | 4403511206 |
| Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program | Bronx, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 240 | 37.7% | H1BJ1 | 4403521202 |
| Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Program | Brooklyn, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 215 | 53.9% | H1BJ1 | 4403500442 |
| New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Program | Brooklyn, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 230 | 31.7% | J1 | 4403521222 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program | Brooklyn, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 35.1% | J1 | 4403521237 |
| Nassau University Medical Center Program | East Meadow, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 240 | 60.1% | J1 | 4403512198 |
| Harlem Hospital Center Program | New York, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 90.3% | J1 | 4403511214 |
| Westchester Medical Center Program | Valhalla, NY | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 225 | 39.7% | H1BJ1 | 4403521227 |
| Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program | Cincinnati, OH | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 230 | 27.8% | J1 | 4403831254 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program | Cleveland, OH | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – no cut off | 31.6% | H1BJ1 | 4403822257 |
| Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED Program | Warren, OH | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 230 | 52.8% | H1BJ1 | 4403821271 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMED Program | Youngstown, OH | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 30.3% | H1BJ1 | 4403811270 |
| Abington Memorial Hospital Program | Abington, PA | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 225 | 33.3% | J1 | 4404112279 |
| St Luke’s University Hospital Program | Bethlehem, PA | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 30.8% | J1 | 4404121398 |
| Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program | Philadelphia, PA | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 230 | 41.9% | J1 | 4404111291 |
| Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program | Sayre, PA | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 36.7% | H1BJ1 | 4404112309 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program | Galveston, TX | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 240 | 49.2% | J1 | 4404811333 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program | San Antonio, TX | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 230 | 26.4% | J1 | 4404821338 |
| Marshfield Clinic Program | Marshfield, WI | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 220 | 51.1% | H1BJ1 | 4405631356 |
| Marshall University School of Medicine Program | Huntington, WV | Step 1 – pass Step 2 – cut off 225 | 50.6% | J1 | 4405521366 |
Source: https://freida.ama-assn.org/search/list?spec=43326
Tips for Successful Match
To enhance your chances of matching into one of these programs, consider the following strategies:
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