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Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine.

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About Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200521458
Program director
Armaity Austin
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
784
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
46%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 784 applications and invited about 22.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 46% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
22.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White13%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino25%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Armaity Austin
Program coordinator
Dolores Valdes
Coordinator phone
(213) 743-7313
Program phone
(213) 743-7307
Sponsoring institution
Morehouse School of Medicine

1401 South Grand Avenue Attn: Graduate Medical Education Los Angeles, CA 90015 Open in Google Maps

Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital 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 Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 46% of residents at Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program offer?

Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program?

Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program received 784 applications and interviewed about 22.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital 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 Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital 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 Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program located?

Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program is located at 1401 South Grand Avenue Attn: Graduate Medical Education Los Angeles, CA 90015. Its sponsoring institution is Morehouse School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Morehouse School of Medicine/California Hospital Medical Center Program?

The program director is Armaity Austin. The program coordinator, Dolores Valdes, is the usual contact for application questions.