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Kootenai Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, sponsored by Kootenai Health.

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About Kootenai Health Program

ACGME code
1201500734
Program director
Jonathan Shupe
Location
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
256
Latest cycle
Interview rate
45.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kootenai Health Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, sponsored by Kootenai Health. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 256 applications and invited about 45.7% 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 67 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
45.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White95%
  • Asian10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Shupe
Program coordinator
Amanda Junttila
Coordinator phone
(208) 625-6029
Program phone
(208) 625-4255
Sponsoring institution
Kootenai Health

Kootenai Clinic Family Medicine Residency 1919 Lincoln Way #315 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Open in Google Maps

Kootenai Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kootenai Health Program sponsor visas?

Kootenai 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 Kootenai Health Program IMG-friendly?

Kootenai 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 Kootenai Health Program offer?

Kootenai Health Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kootenai Health Program?

Kootenai Health Program received 256 applications and interviewed about 45.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kootenai 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 Kootenai 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 Kootenai Health Program located?

Kootenai Health Program is located at Kootenai Clinic Family Medicine Residency 1919 Lincoln Way #315 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Its sponsoring institution is Kootenai Health.

Who is the program director of Kootenai Health Program?

The program director is Jonathan Shupe. The program coordinator, Amanda Junttila, is the usual contact for application questions.