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Marian Regional Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Santa Maria, California, sponsored by Marian Regional Medical Center.

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About Marian Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200500735
Program director
Victor Pulido
Location
Santa Maria, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
330
Latest cycle
Interview rate
42.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Marian Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Santa Maria, California, sponsored by Marian Regional Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 330 applications and invited about 42.4% 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.

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
6
Interview rate
42.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates89%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White50%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Victor Pulido
Program coordinator
Anabel Pereyra
Coordinator phone
(805) 739-3374
Sponsoring institution
Marian Regional Medical Center

Marian Family Medicine Residency 1400 E. Church Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 Open in Google Maps

Marian Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Marian Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Marian Regional Medical Center 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 Marian Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Marian Regional Medical Center 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 Marian Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Marian Regional Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Marian Regional Medical Center Program?

Marian Regional Medical Center Program received 330 applications and interviewed about 42.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Marian Regional 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 Marian Regional 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 Marian Regional Medical Center Program located?

Marian Regional Medical Center Program is located at Marian Family Medicine Residency 1400 E. Church Street Santa Maria, CA 93454. Its sponsoring institution is Marian Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Marian Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Victor Pulido. The program coordinator, Anabel Pereyra, is the usual contact for application questions.