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St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Elma, Washington, sponsored by St Peter Hospital.

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About St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program

ACGME code
1205400727
Program director
Laura Armstrong
Location
Elma, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
627
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Elma, Washington, sponsored by St Peter Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 627 applications and invited about 14.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 59 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, 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
3
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs83%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Contact and location

Program director
Laura Armstrong
Program coordinator
Amanda Achterman
Coordinator phone
(360) 346-2222
Program phone
(360) 495-7303
Sponsoring institution
St Peter Hospital

Summit Pacific Medical Center 600 East Main Street Elma, WA 98541 Open in Google Maps

St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program offer?

St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program?

St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program received 627 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St Peter Hospital (Elma) 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 St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program located?

St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program is located at Summit Pacific Medical Center 600 East Main Street Elma, WA 98541. Its sponsoring institution is St Peter Hospital.

Who is the program director of St Peter Hospital (Elma) Program?

The program director is Laura Armstrong. The program coordinator, Amanda Achterman, is the usual contact for application questions.