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Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Las Cruces, New Mexico, sponsored by Memorial Medical Center.

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About Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program

ACGME code
1203421577
Program director
Dolores Gomez
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,525
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
84%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Las Cruces, New Mexico, sponsored by Memorial Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,525 applications and invited about 6.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 84% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 61 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
6.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs69%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White4%
  • Asian81%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%

Contact and location

Program director
Dolores Gomez
Program coordinator
Donna Madrid
Coordinator phone
(575) 571-2214
Program phone
(575) 521-5378
Sponsoring institution
Memorial Medical Center

2450 S Telshor Boulevard Las Cruces, NM 88011 Open in Google Maps

Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program IMG-friendly?

About 84% of residents at Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program offer?

Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program?

Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program received 1,525 applications and interviewed about 6.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) 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 Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program located?

Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program is located at 2450 S Telshor Boulevard Las Cruces, NM 88011. Its sponsoring institution is Memorial Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program?

The program director is Dolores Gomez. The program coordinator, Donna Madrid, is the usual contact for application questions.