Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Redding, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium.
See how you matchAbout Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1400500006
- Program director
- Thiruvoipati Nandakumar
- Location
- Redding, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 2,869
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 3.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 100%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Redding, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 2,869 applications and invited about 3.2% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 3.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs4%
- Non-US IMGs96%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White4%
- Asian80%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino12%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Thiruvoipati Nandakumar
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Carlson
- Coordinator phone
- (530) 262-4959
- Program phone
- (530) 285-2522
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Prime West Consortium
1100 Butte Street Redding, CA 96001 Open in Google Maps
Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional 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 Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 100% of residents at Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional 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 Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program offer?
Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program?
Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program received 2,869 applications and interviewed about 3.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional 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 Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional 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 Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program located?
Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program is located at 1100 Butte Street Redding, CA 96001. Its sponsoring institution is Prime West Consortium.
Who is the program director of Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program?
The program director is Thiruvoipati Nandakumar. The program coordinator, Michelle Carlson, is the usual contact for application questions.