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Valley Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Renton, Washington, sponsored by Valley Medical Center.

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About Valley Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1205421470
Program director
Sarah Maitre
Location
Renton, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
281
Latest cycle
Interview rate
45.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Valley Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Renton, Washington, sponsored by Valley Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 281 applications and invited about 45.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

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 60 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
8
Interview rate
45.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates46%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White54%
  • Asian46%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarah Maitre
Program coordinator
Desirae Searing
Coordinator phone
(425) 690-3184
Program phone
(425) 690-3755
Sponsoring institution
Valley Medical Center

Valley Family Medicine Residency 3915 Talbot Rd South Suite 401 - VPC401 Renton, WA 98055 Open in Google Maps

Valley Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Valley Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Valley Medical Center 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 Valley Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Valley Medical Center 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 Valley Medical Center Program offer?

Valley Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Valley Medical Center Program?

Valley Medical Center Program received 281 applications and interviewed about 45.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

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

Valley Medical Center Program is located at Valley Family Medicine Residency 3915 Talbot Rd South Suite 401 - VPC401 Renton, WA 98055. Its sponsoring institution is Valley Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Valley Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sarah Maitre. The program coordinator, Desirae Searing, is the usual contact for application questions.