Wellmont Health System/Norton Community Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Norton, VA(Gap, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#518
Specialty Rank
$59,160
PGY1 Salary
85.7%
IMG %
#518
Internal Medicine Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1405100437
- NRMP Code:
- 2216140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 130
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- 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:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Female Faculty:
- 26.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Close family atmosphere, non-malignant, autonomous, and procedure friendly to residents!
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- 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
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$59,160
PGY-1
$60,720
PGY-2
$62,099
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- Metropolitan Population
- 8,624,511
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1405100437
- NRMP Code:
- 2216140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 130
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bernie Sergent
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 12/11/2026
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 2216140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Wellmont Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Wellmont Health System
- Contact Person:
- Stephanie Roberts
- Contact Email:
- stephanie.roberts@balladhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 85.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 26th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 14.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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