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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program

Family Medicine residency program in San Jose, California.

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About Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program

ACGME code
1200512684
Program director
Grace Yu
Location
San Jose, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
600
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in San Jose, California. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 600 applications and invited about 19.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% 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 53 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
19.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates74%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White7%
  • Asian74%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Grace Yu
Program coordinator
Jena Eidschun
Coordinator phone
(408) 283-7666
Program phone
(408) 283-7767

455 O'Connor Drive #250 San Jose, CA 95128 Open in Google Maps

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions

Does Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program sponsor visas?

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare 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 Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare 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 Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program offer?

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program?

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program received 600 applications and interviewed about 19.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Santa Clara Valley Healthcare 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 Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program located?

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program is located at 455 O'Connor Drive #250 San Jose, CA 95128.

Who is the program director of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program?

The program director is Grace Yu. The program coordinator, Jena Eidschun, is the usual contact for application questions.