Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Nampa, Idaho, sponsored by Mountain States Institute for GME and Research.
See how you matchAbout Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program
- ACGME code
- 1201500001
- Program director
- Heidi Shields
- Location
- Nampa, Idaho
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 183
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 43.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 33.3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Nampa, Idaho, sponsored by Mountain States Institute for GME and Research. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 183 applications and invited about 43.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% 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 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 43.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates8%
- US DO graduates58%
- US IMGs17%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Heidi Shields
- Program coordinator
- Tony Trejo
- Coordinator phone
- (208) 795-4381
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mountain States Institute for GME and Research
4300 East Flamingo Avenue Nampa, ID 83687 Open in Google Maps
Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program sponsor visas?
Mountain States Institute for GME and Research 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 Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program IMG-friendly?
About 33.3% of residents at Mountain States Institute for GME and Research 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 Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program offer?
Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program?
Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program received 183 applications and interviewed about 43.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mountain States Institute for GME and Research 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 Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program located?
Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program is located at 4300 East Flamingo Avenue Nampa, ID 83687. Its sponsoring institution is Mountain States Institute for GME and Research.
Who is the program director of Mountain States Institute for GME and Research Program?
The program director is Heidi Shields. The program coordinator, Tony Trejo, is the usual contact for application questions.