Nor-Lea Hospital District Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Lovington, New Mexico, sponsored by Nor-Lea Hospital District.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.