OPTI West Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Pomona, California, sponsored by OPTI West.

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About OPTI West Program

ACGME code
3400500078
Program director
Justin Phillips
Location
Pomona, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
239
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

OPTI West Program is a not Available Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Pomona, California, sponsored by OPTI West. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 239 applications and invited about 20.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
20.1%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Justin Phillips
Program coordinator
Karla Cairoli
Coordinator phone
(909) 596-7733
Program phone
(626) 710-3810
Sponsoring institution
OPTI West

255 East Bonita Avenue Pomona, CA 91767 Open in Google Maps

OPTI West Program: frequently asked questions

Does OPTI West Program sponsor visas?

OPTI West 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 OPTI West Program IMG-friendly?

OPTI West Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does OPTI West Program offer?

OPTI West Program offers 3 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is OPTI West Program?

OPTI West Program received 239 applications and interviewed about 20.1% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OPTI West Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has OPTI West Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is OPTI West Program located?

OPTI West Program is located at 255 East Bonita Avenue Pomona, CA 91767. Its sponsoring institution is OPTI West.

Who is the program director of OPTI West Program?

The program director is Justin Phillips. The program coordinator, Karla Cairoli, is the usual contact for application questions.