Health Education Services/Northwest Health (Porter) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Valparaiso, IN(Valparaiso, IN Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#641
Specialty Rank
$63,500
PGY1 Salary
83.3%
IMG %
#641
Family Medicine Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201700001
- NRMP Code:
- 2335120C3YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 83.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is an ACGME-accredited (ACGME ID: 1201700001) residency program based in Valparaiso, Indiana. Each class is comprised of six residents, for a total of 18 residents. Our mission is to produce well-rounded, knowledgeable, and compassionate family medicine physicians who will become leaders, mentors, and highly qualified physicians in their community.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,500
PGY-1
$65,500
PGY-2
$67,500
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 80(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $303K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 140K
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
80°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.60
Restaurant Meal
9.6
Gas (per gallon)
$2.96
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201700001
- NRMP Code:
- 2335120C3YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Joel
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2335120C3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Northwest Health-Porter
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Northwest Health-Porter
- Contact Person:
- Rylee Catlin
- Contact Email:
- rylee.catlin@nwhealthin.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 83.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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