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OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by OPTI West.

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About OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403100499
Program director
Scott Silver
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
817
Latest cycle
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by OPTI West. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 817 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health 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
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates2%
  • US DO graduates76%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White26%
  • Asian63%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Scott Silver
Program coordinator
Calesha Johnson
Coordinator phone
(702) 388-8437
Program phone
(702) 388-8436
Sponsoring institution
OPTI West

620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 Open in Google Maps

OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. OPTI West/Valley Hospital 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 OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 22% of residents at OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program offer?

OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OPTI West/Valley Hospital 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 OPTI West/Valley Hospital 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 OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program located?

OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program is located at 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106. Its sponsoring institution is OPTI West.

Who is the program director of OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program?

The program director is Scott Silver. The program coordinator, Calesha Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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