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Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program

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

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About Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program

ACGME code
1200500004
Program director
Ameerah Shalikar
Location
San Dimas, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,176
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in San Dimas, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,176 applications and invited about 10% 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 93% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
7
Interview rate
10%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs73%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White27%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino33%
  • Other20%

Contact and location

Program director
Ameerah Shalikar
Program coordinator
Itsel Contreras
Coordinator phone
(909) 599-6811
Sponsoring institution
Prime West Consortium

Prime West Consortium SDCH/DVH Family Medicine Program 1350 W. Covina Blvd San Dimas, CA 91773 Open in Google Maps

Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital 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/San Dimas Community Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 93% of residents at Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital 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/San Dimas Community Hospital Program offer?

Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program?

Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program received 1,176 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital 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/San Dimas Community Hospital 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/San Dimas Community Hospital Program located?

Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program is located at Prime West Consortium SDCH/DVH Family Medicine Program 1350 W. Covina Blvd San Dimas, CA 91773. Its sponsoring institution is Prime West Consortium.

Who is the program director of Prime West Consortium/San Dimas Community Hospital Program?

The program director is Ameerah Shalikar. The program coordinator, Itsel Contreras, is the usual contact for application questions.