AltaMed Health Services Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in South Gate, California, sponsored by AltaMed Health Services.
See how you matchAbout AltaMed Health Services Program
- ACGME code
- 1200500764
- Program director
- Ana Karina Melgar
- Location
- South Gate, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 627
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 34%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
AltaMed Health Services Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in South Gate, California, sponsored by AltaMed Health Services. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 627 applications and invited about 20.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 20.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates22%
- US DO graduates44%
- US IMGs28%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women61%
- Men39%
- White11%
- Asian44%
- Hispanic or Latino50%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ana Karina Melgar
- Program coordinator
- Elizabeth Ferrer
- Coordinator phone
- (818) 359-4625
- Program phone
- (626) 215-0271
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- AltaMed Health Services
8627 Atlantic Avenue South Gate, CA 90280 Open in Google Maps
AltaMed Health Services Program: frequently asked questions
Does AltaMed Health Services Program sponsor visas?
AltaMed Health Services Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is AltaMed Health Services Program IMG-friendly?
About 34% of residents at AltaMed Health Services Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does AltaMed Health Services Program offer?
AltaMed Health Services Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is AltaMed Health Services Program?
AltaMed Health Services Program received 627 applications and interviewed about 20.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for AltaMed Health Services Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has AltaMed Health Services Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is AltaMed Health Services Program located?
AltaMed Health Services Program is located at 8627 Atlantic Avenue South Gate, CA 90280. Its sponsoring institution is AltaMed Health Services.
Who is the program director of AltaMed Health Services Program?
The program director is Ana Karina Melgar. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Ferrer, is the usual contact for application questions.