Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Skagit Regional Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Mount Vernon, Washington, sponsored by Skagit Regional Health.

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About Skagit Regional Health Program

ACGME code
1405400439
Program director
Jhoanna Santos
Location
Mount Vernon, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
814
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
55%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Skagit Regional Health Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Mount Vernon, Washington, sponsored by Skagit Regional Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 814 applications and invited about 20.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 55% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 57 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
20.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs55%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White32%
  • Asian59%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Jhoanna Santos
Program coordinator
Chantel Danger
Coordinator phone
(360) 814-2115
Program phone
(360) 814-6963
Sponsoring institution
Skagit Regional Health

1415 East Kincaid Street Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Open in Google Maps

Skagit Regional Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Skagit Regional Health Program sponsor visas?

Skagit Regional Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Skagit Regional Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 55% of residents at Skagit Regional Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Skagit Regional Health Program offer?

Skagit Regional Health Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Skagit Regional Health Program?

Skagit Regional Health Program received 814 applications and interviewed about 20.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Skagit Regional Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Skagit Regional Health 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 Skagit Regional Health Program located?

Skagit Regional Health Program is located at 1415 East Kincaid Street Mount Vernon, WA 98274. Its sponsoring institution is Skagit Regional Health.

Who is the program director of Skagit Regional Health Program?

The program director is Jhoanna Santos. The program coordinator, Chantel Danger, is the usual contact for application questions.

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