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Prime West Consortium/Shasta Regional Medical Center Program

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

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About 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
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.

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