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Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital.

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About Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400500003
Program director
Jason Prasso
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
963
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 963 applications and invited about 14% 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 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
14%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Hispanic or Latino40%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Prasso
Program coordinator
Michelle Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(424) 338-8689
Program phone
(424) 338-8714
Sponsoring institution
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

1680 E 120th St Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open in Google Maps

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 33% of residents at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program offer?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program received 963 applications and interviewed about 14% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program located?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program is located at 1680 E 120th St Los Angeles, CA 90059. Its sponsoring institution is Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital.

Who is the program director of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Program?

The program director is Jason Prasso. The program coordinator, Michelle Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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