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Willis Knighton Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Homer, Louisiana, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health.

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About Willis Knighton Health Program

ACGME code
1202100001
Program director
Samuel Abshire
Location
Homer, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
977
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Willis Knighton Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Homer, Louisiana, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 977 applications and invited about 3.2% 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 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
2
Interview rate
3.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Samuel Abshire
Program coordinator
Carlee Tabor
Coordinator phone
(318) 212-8074
Program phone
(318) 624-0555
Sponsoring institution
Willis Knighton Health

620 East College Homer, LA 71040 Open in Google Maps

Willis Knighton Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Willis Knighton Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Willis Knighton Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Willis Knighton Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Willis Knighton Health 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 Willis Knighton Health Program offer?

Willis Knighton Health Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions.

How competitive is Willis Knighton Health Program?

Willis Knighton Health Program received 977 applications and interviewed about 3.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Willis Knighton Health Program?

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

Willis Knighton Health Program is located at 620 East College Homer, LA 71040. Its sponsoring institution is Willis Knighton Health.

Who is the program director of Willis Knighton Health Program?

The program director is Samuel Abshire. The program coordinator, Carlee Tabor, is the usual contact for application questions.