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University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program

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

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About University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program

ACGME code
1201921630
Program director
Philip Dooley
Location
Wichita, Kansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
435
Latest cycle
Interview rate
38.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Wichita, Kansas, sponsored by University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita). It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 435 applications and invited about 38.4% 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 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
38.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates72%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White89%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%

Contact and location

Program director
Philip Dooley
Program coordinator
Amy Cahill
Coordinator phone
(316) 858-3537
Program phone
(316) 858-3579
Sponsoring institution
University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita)

Via Christi Family Medicine Residency Program 707 N. Emporia Wichita, KS 67214 Open in Google Maps

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita 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)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita 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)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program offer?

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program offers 18 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program?

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program received 435 applications and interviewed about 38.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita 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)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita 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)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program located?

University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program is located at Via Christi Family Medicine Residency Program 707 N. Emporia Wichita, KS 67214. Its sponsoring institution is University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita).

Who is the program director of University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program?

The program director is Philip Dooley. The program coordinator, Amy Cahill, is the usual contact for application questions.