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Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program

Family Medicine residency program in Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by Puyallup Tribal Health Authority.

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About Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program

ACGME code
1205400725
Program director
Amy Chabitnoy
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
197
Latest cycle
Interview rate
54.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 197 applications and invited about 54.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% 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 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
54.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White67%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native33%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Chabitnoy
Program coordinator
Amy Lind
Coordinator phone
(253) 441-2634
Program phone
(253) 593-0232
Sponsoring institution
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

2209 E 32nd St Tacoma, WA 98404 Open in Google Maps

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program: frequently asked questions

Does Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program sponsor visas?

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority 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 Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority 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 Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program offer?

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program?

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program received 197 applications and interviewed about 54.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Puyallup Tribal Health Authority 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 Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program located?

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program is located at 2209 E 32nd St Tacoma, WA 98404. Its sponsoring institution is Puyallup Tribal Health Authority.

Who is the program director of Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program?

The program director is Amy Chabitnoy. The program coordinator, Amy Lind, is the usual contact for application questions.