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Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Northridge, California, sponsored by Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

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About Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200511053
Program director
Cindy Yang
Location
Northridge, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
482
Latest cycle
Interview rate
40.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Northridge, California, sponsored by Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 482 applications and invited about 40.2% 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 4% 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. The program offers primary care track.

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
8
Interview rate
40.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White46%
  • Asian46%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Cindy Yang
Program coordinator
analisa Castaneda
Coordinator phone
(818) 993-4054
Sponsoring institution
Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center

18460 Roscoe Blvd 2nd Floor Northridge, CA 91325 Open in Google Maps

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center 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 Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center 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 Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program offer?

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program?

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program received 482 applications and interviewed about 40.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program?

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

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program is located at 18460 Roscoe Blvd 2nd Floor Northridge, CA 91325. Its sponsoring institution is Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program?

The program director is Cindy Yang. The program coordinator, analisa Castaneda, is the usual contact for application questions.