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MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by MultiCare Health System.

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About MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program

ACGME code
1205431331
Program director
Natalie Nunes
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
357
Latest cycle
Interview rate
45.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by MultiCare Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 357 applications and invited about 45.1% 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 59 hours a week in their first year.

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
45.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White63%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Natalie Nunes
Program coordinator
Becky Stone
Coordinator phone
(253) 403-6334
Program phone
(253) 792-6680
Sponsoring institution
MultiCare Health System

Tacoma Family Medicine Residency Program 1112 6th Ave. Suite 305 Tacoma, WA 98405 Open in Google Maps

MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program: frequently asked questions

Does MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program sponsor visas?

MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) 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 (Tacoma) Program IMG-friendly?

MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) 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 (Tacoma) Program offer?

MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program?

MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program received 357 applications and interviewed about 45.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) 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 (Tacoma) 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 (Tacoma) Program located?

MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program is located at Tacoma Family Medicine Residency Program 1112 6th Ave. Suite 305 Tacoma, WA 98405. Its sponsoring institution is MultiCare Health System.

Who is the program director of MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program?

The program director is Natalie Nunes. The program coordinator, Becky Stone, is the usual contact for application questions.