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Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Pomona, California, sponsored by Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.

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About Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200521610
Program director
Maria Christina Tolentino
Location
Pomona, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
694
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Pomona, California, sponsored by Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 694 applications and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% 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 women's health 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
18.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates45%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men40%
  • White25%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino35%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Maria Christina Tolentino
Program coordinator
Shane Alday
Coordinator phone
(909) 630-7017
Program phone
(909) 469-9490
Sponsoring institution
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

1770 N Orange Grove/Suite 201 Pomona, CA 91767 Open in Google Maps

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 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 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 30% of residents at Pomona Valley Hospital 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.

How many residency positions does Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program offer?

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program?

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program received 694 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Pomona Valley Hospital 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 Pomona Valley Hospital 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 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program located?

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program is located at 1770 N Orange Grove/Suite 201 Pomona, CA 91767. Its sponsoring institution is Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Program?

The program director is Maria Christina Tolentino. The program coordinator, Shane Alday, is the usual contact for application questions.