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Health Education Services/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About 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
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.