Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by Health Education Services.
See how you matchAbout Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program
- ACGME code
- 1204700004
- Program director
- Anastasia Sokhan
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,425
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by Health Education Services. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,425 applications and invited about 9.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective 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 sponsors J-1 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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Interview rate
- 9.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Anastasia Sokhan
- Program coordinator
- Melissa Horne
- Coordinator phone
- (520) 270-0667
- Program phone
- (312) 451-6891
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Health Education Services
6200 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741 Open in Google Maps
Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program IMG-friendly?
Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program offer?
Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program?
Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program received 1,425 applications and interviewed about 9.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) 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 Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program located?
Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program is located at 6200 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.
Who is the program director of Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program?
The program director is Anastasia Sokhan. The program coordinator, Melissa Horne, is the usual contact for application questions.