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Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program

Family Medicine residency program in Hood River, Oregon, sponsored by Providence Health & Services - Oregon.

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About Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program

ACGME code
1204000729
Program director
Mariah McAlister
Location
Hood River, Oregon
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
380
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Hood River, Oregon, sponsored by Providence Health & Services - Oregon. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 380 applications and invited about 20.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16.7% 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, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
20.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Contact and location

Program director
Mariah McAlister
Program coordinator
Elisabeth Jex
Coordinator phone
(541) 387-1954
Program phone
(860) 997-1916
Sponsoring institution
Providence Health & Services - Oregon

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Rural Training Program P.O Box 149 810 12th Street Hood River, OR 97031 Open in Google Maps

Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program: frequently asked questions

Does Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program sponsor visas?

Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural 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 Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program IMG-friendly?

About 16.7% of residents at Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program offer?

Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program?

Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program received 380 applications and interviewed about 20.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural 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 Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program located?

Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program is located at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Rural Training Program P.O Box 149 810 12th Street Hood River, OR 97031. Its sponsoring institution is Providence Health & Services - Oregon.

Who is the program director of Providence Health & Services – Oregon/Hood River Rural Program?

The program director is Mariah McAlister. The program coordinator, Elisabeth Jex, is the usual contact for application questions.