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Regional Center for Border Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Somerton, Arizona, sponsored by Regional Center for Border Health.

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About Regional Center for Border Health Program

ACGME code
1200300006
Program director
Abhinav Markus
Location
Somerton, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
233
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3.0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Regional Center for Border Health Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Somerton, Arizona, sponsored by Regional Center for Border Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 233 applications and invited about 27.9% 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 3.0% 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 40 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
27.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates48%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Contact and location

Program director
Abhinav Markus
Program coordinator
Wendy Figueroa
Coordinator phone
(928) 459-3493
Program phone
(602) 717-9958
Sponsoring institution
Regional Center for Border Health

950 E Main Street Building A Somerton, AZ 85350 Open in Google Maps

Regional Center for Border Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Regional Center for Border Health Program sponsor visas?

Regional Center for Border Health 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 Regional Center for Border Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 3.0% of residents at Regional Center for Border Health 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 Regional Center for Border Health Program offer?

Regional Center for Border Health Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Regional Center for Border Health Program?

Regional Center for Border Health Program received 233 applications and interviewed about 27.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Regional Center for Border Health Program?

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

Regional Center for Border Health Program is located at 950 E Main Street Building A Somerton, AZ 85350. Its sponsoring institution is Regional Center for Border Health.

Who is the program director of Regional Center for Border Health Program?

The program director is Abhinav Markus. The program coordinator, Wendy Figueroa, is the usual contact for application questions.