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HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Independence, Missouri, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

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About HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402800003
Program director
Dubert Guerrero
Location
Independence, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
3,303
Latest cycle
IMG residents
85%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Independence, Missouri, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,303 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 85% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs85%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White5%
  • Asian85%

Contact and location

Program director
Dubert Guerrero
Program coordinator
Leigh Ann Janes
Coordinator phone
(816) 698-7000
Program phone
(816) 350-1393
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Kansas City

19550 E. 39th Street Suite # 310 Independence, MO 64057 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 85% of residents at HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint 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 HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program is located at 19550 E. 39th Street Suite # 310 Independence, MO 64057. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program?

The program director is Dubert Guerrero. The program coordinator, Leigh Ann Janes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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