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HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

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About HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1202821183
Program director
Kavitha Arabindoo
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
598
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 598 applications and invited about 25.3% 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 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
25.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White71%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Kavitha Arabindoo
Program coordinator
Marisa Wolfe
Coordinator phone
(913) 602-3725
Program phone
(913) 689-9639
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Kansas City

Research Family Medicine Residency 6675 Holmes #450 Kansas City, MO 64131 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program received 598 applications and interviewed about 25.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research 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 HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research 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 HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program is located at Research Family Medicine Residency 6675 Holmes #450 Kansas City, MO 64131. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kavitha Arabindoo. The program coordinator, Marisa Wolfe, is the usual contact for application questions.