Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Inglewood, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium.

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About Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400500005
Program director
Sridhar Reddy
Location
Inglewood, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
2,744
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
97%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Inglewood, California, sponsored by Prime West Consortium.

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,744 applications and invited about 3.1% 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 97% 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. 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
3.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs78%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White19%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Sridhar Reddy
Program coordinator
Stormi Sanders
Coordinator phone
(310) 680-1913
Program phone
(310) 680-8374
Sponsoring institution
Prime West Consortium

555 E Hardy St Inglewood, CA 90301 Open in Google Maps

Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Prime West Consortium/Centinela 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 Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 97% of residents at Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital 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 competitive is Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program?

Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program received 2,744 applications and interviewed about 3.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Prime West Consortium/Centinela 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 Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital 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/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program located?

Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program is located at 555 E Hardy St Inglewood, CA 90301. Its sponsoring institution is Prime West Consortium.

Who is the program director of Prime West Consortium/Centinela Hospital Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sridhar Reddy. The program coordinator, Stormi Sanders, is the usual contact for application questions.

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