Family Medicine Residency Program
Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth HealthCheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health is an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program in Keene, NH. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 11 residents in training. It reports 33.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $73,827. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 2022 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2024
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Cheshire Med Ctr/Dartmouth Health-NH”.
View on NRMP Program Directory ↗
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Cheshire Medical Center, a non-profit community hospital, and leading member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of communities in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, while truly reflecting the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. We offer over 20 specialties including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, public health, and over 150 inpatient beds, including comprehensive rehabilitation. As the area’s largest health care resource and leading employer, we respect the essential role we play in the region. We have a deep understanding of our surrounding communities and partner with other local organizations on public health initiatives beyond clinical services. In the Monadnock Region, you can take your career to a new level while enjoying a great quality of life. Cheshire offers the best of both worlds for ambitious, dedicated healthcare professionals: a great career with opportunities for advancement, and a fantastic place to live. Living and working in our community offers a number of distinct advantages: spectacular natural beauty, great schools, an affordable cost of living, eclectic restaurants, a vibrant cultural scene, and convenient access to major urban centers. A statement you hear time and again: “My colleagues at Cheshire are like a second family.” For our team members, working in a hospital environment isn’t just demanding—it’s also exceptionally rewarding and highly meaningful. Our team members not only depend on one another—they look after one another and inspire each other. This professional respect and team-oriented spirit, which encompasses our co-workers in Keene and our colleagues across the Dartmouth Health system, is woven into the fabric of our care.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health · Keene, NH
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health
PrimaryDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC)
Monadnock Family Services
Keene Center Genesis Healthcare
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $73,827 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,850/mo · 31 days on market23.53% rental listings MoM








Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Cheshire County, New Hampshire (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health located?
- Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health is located in Keene, NH.
- Is Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health?
- Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health has approximately 11 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health?
- Median rent near Keene, NH is ~$1,395/month for a 1BR and ~$1,850/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 33.3% of Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health require?
- Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health?
- Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health reports a PGY-1 salary of $73,827. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Family Medicine residency program positions as they appear.