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Sierra View Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Porterville, California, sponsored by Sierra View Medical Center.

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About Sierra View Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400500933
Program director
Nashwan Obad
Location
Porterville, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
2,758
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
51%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Sierra View Medical Center Program is a not Available Internal Medicine residency program in Porterville, California, sponsored by Sierra View Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,758 applications and invited about 4.7% 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 51% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
4.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs28%
  • Non-US IMGs23%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men59%
  • White28%
  • Asian49%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Nashwan Obad
Program coordinator
Mia Zaninovich
Coordinator phone
(559) 788-6156
Sponsoring institution
Sierra View Medical Center

465 West Putnam Avenue Porterville, CA 93257 Open in Google Maps

Sierra View Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sierra View Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Sierra View 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 Sierra View Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 51% of residents at Sierra View 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 Sierra View Medical Center Program offer?

Sierra View Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Sierra View Medical Center Program?

Sierra View Medical Center Program received 2,758 applications and interviewed about 4.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sierra View 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 Sierra View 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 Sierra View Medical Center Program located?

Sierra View Medical Center Program is located at 465 West Putnam Avenue Porterville, CA 93257. Its sponsoring institution is Sierra View Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Sierra View Medical Center Program?

The program director is Nashwan Obad. The program coordinator, Mia Zaninovich, is the usual contact for application questions.

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