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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program

Family Medicine residency program in Grandview, Washington, sponsored by Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic.

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About Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program

ACGME code
1205400724
Program director
Katheryn Norris
Location
Grandview, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
225
Latest cycle
Interview rate
40%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
42%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Grandview, Washington, sponsored by Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 225 applications and invited about 40% 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 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 53 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
40%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White50%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Katheryn Norris
Program coordinator
Billie McGarrah
Coordinator phone
(509) 788-1702
Sponsoring institution
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

1000 Wallace Way Grandview, WA 98930 Open in Google Maps

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program: frequently asked questions

Does Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program IMG-friendly?

About 42% of residents at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest 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 Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program offer?

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions.

How competitive is Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program?

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program received 225 applications and interviewed about 40% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest 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 Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program located?

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program is located at 1000 Wallace Way Grandview, WA 98930. Its sponsoring institution is Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic.

Who is the program director of Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic/Sollus Northwest Program?

The program director is Katheryn Norris. The program coordinator, Billie McGarrah, is the usual contact for application questions.