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Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Chino, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium.

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About Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200500744
Program director
Hamed Shalikar
Location
Chino, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,409
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
90%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Chino, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,409 applications and invited about 8.3% 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 90% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs58%
  • Non-US IMGs32%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White16%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino37%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Hamed Shalikar
Program coordinator
Samantha Velasquez
Coordinator phone
(909) 464-8920
Program phone
(909) 464-8828
Sponsoring institution
Prime West Consortium

5451 Walnut Ave. Chino, CA 91710 Open in Google Maps

Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley 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 Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 90% of residents at Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley 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 Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program offer?

Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program?

Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program received 1,409 applications and interviewed about 8.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley 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 Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley 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 Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program located?

Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program is located at 5451 Walnut Ave. Chino, CA 91710. Its sponsoring institution is Prime West Consortium.

Who is the program director of Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program?

The program director is Hamed Shalikar. The program coordinator, Samantha Velasquez, is the usual contact for application questions.