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Natividad Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Salinas, California, sponsored by Natividad Medical Center.

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About Natividad Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200521056
Program director
Melissa Nothnagle
Location
Salinas, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
641
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
29%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Natividad Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Salinas, California, sponsored by Natividad Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 641 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 29% 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 72 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
16.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs26%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women77%
  • Men23%
  • White29%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino42%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Nothnagle
Program coordinator
Tami Robertson
Coordinator phone
(831) 755-4383
Program phone
(831) 783-2582
Sponsoring institution
Natividad Medical Center

1441 Constitution Blvd, Bldg 400 - 3rd Floor PO Box 81611 Salinas, CA 93912 Open in Google Maps

Natividad Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Natividad Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Natividad 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 Natividad Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 29% of residents at Natividad 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 Natividad Medical Center Program offer?

Natividad Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Natividad Medical Center Program?

Natividad Medical Center Program received 641 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

Natividad Medical Center Program is located at 1441 Constitution Blvd, Bldg 400 - 3rd Floor PO Box 81611 Salinas, CA 93912. Its sponsoring institution is Natividad Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Natividad Medical Center Program?

The program director is Melissa Nothnagle. The program coordinator, Tami Robertson, is the usual contact for application questions.