MaineHealth Program
About This Program
We are a small, close-knit program serving a large diverse patient population, offering residents extensive exposure to high-volume, high-acuity cases. Clinical support from dedicated staff enables residents to prioritize high-yield experiences, accelerating their development of technical skills and clinical competency. In addition, we offer a dedicated 'Didactic Day' every Thursday, including focused lectures, simulation training, ultrasound workshops, and protected time for scholarly activity.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher D Abruzzese, DO
MaineHealth- Maine Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Kristin Johnson, MS
MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center
Locations
1 Medical Center Dr
Biddeford, ME 04005
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.