Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Las Cruces, New Mexico, sponsored by Memorial Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.