Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

St Mary Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Long Beach, California, sponsored by St Mary Medical Center.

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About St Mary Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400531039
Program director
Neill Ramos
Location
Long Beach, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
2,653
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

St Mary Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Long Beach, California, sponsored by St Mary Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,653 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
9.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates23%
  • US DO graduates59%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White36%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
Neill Ramos
Program coordinator
Kyra Perez
Coordinator phone
(562) 491-9000
Program phone
(562) 491-9351
Sponsoring institution
St Mary Medical Center

Department of Medical Education 1050 Linden Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813 Open in Google Maps

St Mary Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Mary Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Mary Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Mary Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at St Mary Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does St Mary Medical Center Program offer?

St Mary Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Mary Medical Center Program?

St Mary Medical Center Program received 2,653 applications and interviewed about 9.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Mary 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 St Mary 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 St Mary Medical Center Program located?

St Mary Medical Center Program is located at Department of Medical Education 1050 Linden Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813. Its sponsoring institution is St Mary Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St Mary Medical Center Program?

The program director is Neill Ramos. The program coordinator, Kyra Perez, is the usual contact for application questions.