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Nor-Lea Hospital District Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lovington, New Mexico, sponsored by Nor-Lea Hospital District.

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About Nor-Lea Hospital District Program

ACGME code
1203400005
Program director
Seth Coombs
Location
Lovington, New Mexico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
242
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Nor-Lea Hospital District Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Lovington, New Mexico, sponsored by Nor-Lea Hospital District. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 242 applications and invited about 14.9% 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 100% 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 53 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Contact and location

Program director
Seth Coombs
Program coordinator
Samantha Contreras
Coordinator phone
(575) 396-6611
Sponsoring institution
Nor-Lea Hospital District

1600 N Main St Lovington, NM 88260 Open in Google Maps

Nor-Lea Hospital District Program: frequently asked questions

Does Nor-Lea Hospital District Program sponsor visas?

Nor-Lea Hospital District 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 Nor-Lea Hospital District Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Nor-Lea Hospital District 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 Nor-Lea Hospital District Program offer?

Nor-Lea Hospital District Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions.

How competitive is Nor-Lea Hospital District Program?

Nor-Lea Hospital District Program received 242 applications and interviewed about 14.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Nor-Lea Hospital District Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Nor-Lea Hospital District 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 Nor-Lea Hospital District Program located?

Nor-Lea Hospital District Program is located at 1600 N Main St Lovington, NM 88260. Its sponsoring institution is Nor-Lea Hospital District.

Who is the program director of Nor-Lea Hospital District Program?

The program director is Seth Coombs. The program coordinator, Samantha Contreras, is the usual contact for application questions.