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University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program

Family Medicine residency program in Salina, Kansas, sponsored by University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita).

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About University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program

ACGME code
1201921366
Program director
Kimberly Williams
Location
Salina, Kansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
223
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Salina, Kansas, sponsored by University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita). It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 223 applications and invited about 17% 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 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
17%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White100%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Kimberly Williams
Program coordinator
Krista Galvan
Coordinator phone
(785) 825-7251
Sponsoring institution
University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita)

Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program Salina Health Education Foundation 651 E Prescott Salina, KS 67401 Open in Google Maps

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina 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 University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program offer?

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program?

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program received 223 applications and interviewed about 17% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina 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 University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program located?

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program is located at Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program Salina Health Education Foundation 651 E Prescott Salina, KS 67401. Its sponsoring institution is University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita).

Who is the program director of University of Kansas (Wichita)/Salina Program?

The program director is Kimberly Williams. The program coordinator, Krista Galvan, is the usual contact for application questions.