Family MedicineCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Memorial Medical Center Program

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

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About Memorial Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1203400709
Program director
Leandrita Ortega
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
740
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.6%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Memorial Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Alamogordo, New Mexico, sponsored by Memorial Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 740 applications and invited about 4.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
3
Interview rate
4.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Contact and location

Program director
Leandrita Ortega
Program coordinator
Lisa Skutnik
Coordinator phone
(575) 446-5815
Sponsoring institution
Memorial Medical Center

2351 25th Street Alamogordo, NM 88310 Open in Google Maps

Memorial Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Memorial Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

How many residency positions does Memorial Medical Center Program offer?

Memorial Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Memorial Medical Center Program?

Memorial Medical Center Program received 740 applications and interviewed about 4.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

Memorial Medical Center Program is located at 2351 25th Street Alamogordo, NM 88310. Its sponsoring institution is Memorial Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Memorial Medical Center Program?

The program director is Leandrita Ortega. The program coordinator, Lisa Skutnik, is the usual contact for application questions.