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Community Health Care Program

Family Medicine residency program in Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by Community Health Care.

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About Community Health Care Program

ACGME code
1205400714
Program director
Carri Timmer
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
426
Latest cycle
Interview rate
41.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Community Health Care Program is a not Available Family Medicine residency program in Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by Community Health Care. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 426 applications and invited about 41.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% 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.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
41.1%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates55%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White59%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Carri Timmer
Program coordinator
Misty Hoy
Coordinator phone
(253) 427-7944
Program phone
(253) 441-4742
Sponsoring institution
Community Health Care

1202 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405 Open in Google Maps

Community Health Care Program: frequently asked questions

Does Community Health Care Program sponsor visas?

Community Health Care 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 Community Health Care Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Community Health Care Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Community Health Care Program offer?

Community Health Care Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Community Health Care Program?

Community Health Care Program received 426 applications and interviewed about 41.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Community Health Care Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Community Health Care 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 Community Health Care Program located?

Community Health Care Program is located at 1202 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405. Its sponsoring institution is Community Health Care.

Who is the program director of Community Health Care Program?

The program director is Carri Timmer. The program coordinator, Misty Hoy, is the usual contact for application questions.