SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program

Surgery residency program in Colton, California, sponsored by Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

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About Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program

ACGME code
4400531425
Program director
Judi Anne Ramiscal
Location
Colton, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
813
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Colton, California, sponsored by Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 813 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
10.7%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Judi Anne Ramiscal
Program coordinator
Shauna Stires
Coordinator phone
(909) 580-3362
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

400 North Pepper Avenue Colton, CA 92324 Open in Google Maps

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program sponsor visas?

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) 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 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program IMG-friendly?

About 6.7% of residents at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program offer?

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program?

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program received 813 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program located?

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program is located at 400 North Pepper Avenue Colton, CA 92324. Its sponsoring institution is Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana) Program?

The program director is Judi Anne Ramiscal. The program coordinator, Shauna Stires, is the usual contact for application questions.

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