MaineHealth Program
About This Program
Our program trains fellows to become professional, compassionate, curious, and independent clinicians competent in interpreting medical evidence, communication skills, and the appropriate diagnostic work-up and team-based management of patients with various malignancies and benign hematologic conditions. Training will address the unique challenges of caring for patients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, rural settings, and geriatric populations.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Vatche Tchekmedyian, MD, MEd
Maine Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Mae L'Heureux, MPH
Maine Med Ctr
Locations
Maine Med Ctr
Ste 2
265 Western Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
324 Gannett Dr
South Portland, ME 04106
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 29, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 10-15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.