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Swedish Medical Center Rural Program

Family Medicine residency program in Port Angeles, Washington, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center.

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About Swedish Medical Center Rural Program

ACGME code
1205400717
Program director
Michael Wauters
Location
Port Angeles, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
243
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Swedish Medical Center Rural Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Port Angeles, Washington, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 243 applications and invited about 19.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers 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
19.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Wauters
Program coordinator
Jaima Hardman
Coordinator phone
(360) 452-7891
Sponsoring institution
Swedish Medical Center

240 W Front St Port Angeles, WA 98362 Open in Google Maps

Swedish Medical Center Rural Program: frequently asked questions

Does Swedish Medical Center Rural Program sponsor visas?

Swedish Medical Center Rural 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 Swedish Medical Center Rural Program IMG-friendly?

Swedish Medical Center Rural Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Swedish Medical Center Rural Program offer?

Swedish Medical Center Rural Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Swedish Medical Center Rural Program?

Swedish Medical Center Rural Program received 243 applications and interviewed about 19.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Swedish Medical Center Rural Program?

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

Swedish Medical Center Rural Program is located at 240 W Front St Port Angeles, WA 98362. Its sponsoring institution is Swedish Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Swedish Medical Center Rural Program?

The program director is Michael Wauters. The program coordinator, Jaima Hardman, is the usual contact for application questions.