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El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Flagstaff, Arizona, sponsored by El Rio Health.

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About El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program

ACGME code
1200300721
Program director
Sarah Coles
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
278
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Flagstaff, Arizona, sponsored by El Rio Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 278 applications and invited about 29.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. 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 and rural tracks.

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
4
Interview rate
29.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates58%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men25%
  • White67%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino42%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarah Coles
Program coordinator
Alicia Tsosie
Coordinator phone
(928) 522-1063
Program phone
(928) 522-9578
Sponsoring institution
El Rio Health

2920 N. Fourth Street Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Open in Google Maps

El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program sponsor visas?

El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health 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 El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program IMG-friendly?

El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program offer?

El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions.

How competitive is El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program?

El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program received 278 applications and interviewed about 29.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program?

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

El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program is located at 2920 N. Fourth Street Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Its sponsoring institution is El Rio Health.

Who is the program director of El Rio Health/Elk Ridge Community Health Program?

The program director is Sarah Coles. The program coordinator, Alicia Tsosie, is the usual contact for application questions.