MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Puyallup, Washington, sponsored by MultiCare Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 1205400711
- Program director
- Lise Retailliau
- Location
- Puyallup, Washington
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 249
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 54.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Puyallup, Washington, sponsored by MultiCare Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 249 applications and invited about 54.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. 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, primary care 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 54.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates22%
- US DO graduates78%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women44%
- Men56%
- White50%
- Asian44%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- American Indian or Alaska Native6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lise Retailliau
- Program coordinator
- Melissa Yeager
- Coordinator phone
- (253) 697-5757
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- MultiCare Health System
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital East Pierce Family Medicine Residency 1322 3rd St SE, Suite 240 Puyallup, WA 98372 Open in Google Maps
MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program: frequently asked questions
Does MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program sponsor visas?
MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) 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 MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program IMG-friendly?
MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program offer?
MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program?
MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program received 249 applications and interviewed about 54.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) 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 MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program located?
MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program is located at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital East Pierce Family Medicine Residency 1322 3rd St SE, Suite 240 Puyallup, WA 98372. Its sponsoring institution is MultiCare Health System.
Who is the program director of MultiCare Health System (East Pierce) Program?
The program director is Lise Retailliau. The program coordinator, Melissa Yeager, is the usual contact for application questions.