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Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Yuma, Arizona, sponsored by Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center.

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About Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200300718
Program director
Navaneeth Kumar
Location
Yuma, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,948
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
97%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Yuma, Arizona, sponsored by Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,948 applications and invited about 10% 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 97% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
12
Interview rate
10%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs72%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White22%
  • Asian66%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Navaneeth Kumar
Program coordinator
Aranza Pereda
Coordinator phone
(928) 336-2710
Program phone
(928) 336-1197
Sponsoring institution
Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center

2400 South Avenue A Yuma, AZ 85364-7170 Open in Google Maps

Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 97% of residents at Onvida Health/Yuma 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. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program offer?

Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program?

Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program received 1,948 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Onvida Health/Yuma 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 Onvida Health/Yuma 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 Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program located?

Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program is located at 2400 South Avenue A Yuma, AZ 85364-7170. Its sponsoring institution is Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Onvida Health/Yuma Medical Center Program?

The program director is Navaneeth Kumar. The program coordinator, Aranza Pereda, is the usual contact for application questions.