MaineHealth Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Portland, ME(Portland, ME Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#66
Specialty Rank
$71,438
PGY1 Salary
3.7%
IMG %
#66
Surgery Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402221119
- NRMP Code:
- 1236440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Female Faculty:
- 38.1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is located on the beautiful coast of Maine, about 2 hours from Boston. While Portland is considered a city and boasts the same features as a place like Boston, it really feels more like a large town. We are known as a "Foodie" city, and were rated by Bon Appetit as one of the best food destinations in the US. There is a vibrant art scene in Portland, and outdoor activities are steps away. -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,438
PGY-1
$74,873
PGY-2
$77,951
PGY-3
$81,269
PGY-4
$85,487
PGY-5
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: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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 68(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $340K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $72K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 347K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.48
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
252 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402221119
- NRMP Code:
- 1236440P0
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jaswin Sawhney
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 245
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1236440C0, 1236440C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Maine Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Maine Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Frederica Jackson
- Contact Email:
- frederica.jackson@mainehealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 14.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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