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Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Cottonwood, Arizona, sponsored by Midwestern University GME Consortium.

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About Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program

ACGME code
1400300539
Program director
John Mougin
Location
Cottonwood, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,875
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
87%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Cottonwood, Arizona, sponsored by Midwestern University GME Consortium. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,875 applications and invited about 4.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 87% 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.

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
6
Interview rate
4.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs81%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White13%
  • Asian88%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
John Mougin
Program coordinator
Jade West
Coordinator phone
(928) 639-6054
Program phone
(928) 607-4692
Sponsoring institution
Midwestern University GME Consortium

269 South Candy Lane Cottonwood, AZ 86326 Open in Google Maps

Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program: frequently asked questions

Does Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program IMG-friendly?

About 87% of residents at Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley 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 Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program offer?

Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program?

Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program received 1,875 applications and interviewed about 4.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley 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 Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program located?

Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program is located at 269 South Candy Lane Cottonwood, AZ 86326. Its sponsoring institution is Midwestern University GME Consortium.

Who is the program director of Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program?

The program director is John Mougin. The program coordinator, Jade West, is the usual contact for application questions.

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