PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Whittier, California, sponsored by PIH Health Hospital - Whittier.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.