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Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Vancouver, Washington, sponsored by Legacy Health.

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About Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1405400441
Program director
Craig Riley
Location
Vancouver, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,094
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
36%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Vancouver, Washington, sponsored by Legacy Health. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,094 applications and invited about 19.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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
12
Interview rate
19.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White36%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Craig Riley
Program coordinator
Hilary Barraza
Coordinator phone
(360) 487-1168
Sponsoring institution
Legacy Health

2211 NE 139th St Vancouver, WA 98686 Open in Google Maps

Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Legacy Health/Salmon Creek 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 Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 36% of residents at Legacy Health/Salmon Creek 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 Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program offer?

Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program?

Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program received 1,094 applications and interviewed about 19.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Legacy Health/Salmon Creek 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 Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program located?

Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program is located at 2211 NE 139th St Vancouver, WA 98686. Its sponsoring institution is Legacy Health.

Who is the program director of Legacy Health/Salmon Creek Medical Center Program?

The program director is Craig Riley. The program coordinator, Hilary Barraza, is the usual contact for application questions.

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