Prime West Consortium/Chino Valley Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Chino, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.