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PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program

Family Medicine residency program in Whittier, California, sponsored by PIH Health Hospital - Whittier.

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About PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program

ACGME code
1200521352
Program director
Amber Lin
Location
Whittier, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
561
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Whittier, California, sponsored by PIH Health Hospital - Whittier. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 561 applications and invited about 21.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
6
Interview rate
21.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates56%
  • US IMGs22%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White33%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Amber Lin
Program coordinator
Michael Langer
Coordinator phone
(562) 698-0811
Sponsoring institution
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier

PIH Family Practice Center 12291 Washington Blvd Suite 500 Whittier, CA 90606 Open in Google Maps

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program: frequently asked questions

Does PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program sponsor visas?

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier 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 PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program IMG-friendly?

About 28% of residents at PIH Health Hospital - Whittier 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 PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program offer?

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program?

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program received 561 applications and interviewed about 21.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has PIH Health Hospital - Whittier 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 PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program located?

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program is located at PIH Family Practice Center 12291 Washington Blvd Suite 500 Whittier, CA 90606. Its sponsoring institution is PIH Health Hospital - Whittier.

Who is the program director of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program?

The program director is Amber Lin. The program coordinator, Michael Langer, is the usual contact for application questions.