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Wellmont Health System/Lonesome Pine Hospital Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Norton, VA(Norton, Virginia Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$59,160
PGY1 Salary
72.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205100719
NRMP Code:
2216120C0
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
25
00
Female Faculty:
12%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Lonesome Pine Hospital offers a family practice residency program based at its community hospitals in Southwest Virginia. To augment training, our community hospitals work in conjunction with our award winning tertiary care centers to provide a well-rounded approach to medicine. You will have the opportunity to work in a rural setting for primary care training, while also gaining invaluable experience from larger hospitals.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • 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

Not available

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Salary Progression

$59,160
PGY-1
$60,720
PGY-2
$62,932
PGY-3
$74,550
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Norton, VA
Metropolitan Area
Norton, Virginia Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
98(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$379K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$48K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
30.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
324K
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.29000000000000004
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
78°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
13.25
Gas (per gallon)
$4.08
Gym Membership
47

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$59,160
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,367
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205100719
NRMP Code:
2216120C0
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ashley D McGuire
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 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
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2216120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Wellmont Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Wellmont Health System
Contact Person:
Amanda Hall

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
72.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
24th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
22.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

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