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Skagit Regional Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Mt. Vernon, Washington, sponsored by Skagit Regional Health.

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About Skagit Regional Health Program

ACGME code
1205400720
Program director
Julie Merriam
Location
Mt. Vernon, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
272
Latest cycle
Interview rate
41.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Skagit Regional Health Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Mt. Vernon, Washington, sponsored by Skagit Regional Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 272 applications and invited about 41.5% 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 51 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
4
Interview rate
41.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates85%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women23%
  • Men69%
  • White46%
  • Asian46%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%

Contact and location

Program director
Julie Merriam
Program coordinator
Dora Driscoll
Coordinator phone
(360) 814-2349
Program phone
(360) 814-2815
Sponsoring institution
Skagit Regional Health

1415 East Kincaid Street Mt. Vernon, WA 98274 Open in Google Maps

Skagit Regional Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Skagit Regional Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Skagit Regional Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Skagit Regional Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Skagit Regional Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Skagit Regional Health Program offer?

Skagit Regional Health Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Skagit Regional Health Program?

Skagit Regional Health Program received 272 applications and interviewed about 41.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Skagit Regional 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 Skagit Regional 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 Skagit Regional Health Program located?

Skagit Regional Health Program is located at 1415 East Kincaid Street Mt. Vernon, WA 98274. Its sponsoring institution is Skagit Regional Health.

Who is the program director of Skagit Regional Health Program?

The program director is Julie Merriam. The program coordinator, Dora Driscoll, is the usual contact for application questions.