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OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Upland, California, sponsored by OPTI West.

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About OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400500017
Program director
Nandini Gowda
Location
Upland, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,697
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
60%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Upland, California, sponsored by OPTI West. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,697 applications and invited about 21.3% 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 60% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
21.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs40%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White10%
  • Asian50%

Contact and location

Program director
Nandini Gowda
Program coordinator
Eric Dickerson
Coordinator phone
(909) 579-6853
Program phone
(909) 579-6883
Sponsoring institution
OPTI West

999 San Bernardino Road Upland, CA 91786 Open in Google Maps

OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program sponsors H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 60% of residents at OPTI West/San Antonio Regional 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. It sponsors H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program offer?

OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program?

OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program received 1,697 applications and interviewed about 21.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OPTI West/San Antonio Regional 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 OPTI West/San Antonio Regional 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 OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program located?

OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program is located at 999 San Bernardino Road Upland, CA 91786. Its sponsoring institution is OPTI West.

Who is the program director of OPTI West/San Antonio Regional Hospital Program?

The program director is Nandini Gowda. The program coordinator, Eric Dickerson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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