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HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Independence, Missouri, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

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About HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402800001
Program director
Charles Harper
Location
Independence, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
274
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Independence, Missouri, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 274 applications and invited about 13.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 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
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
13.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Charles Harper
Program coordinator
Haylie Robben
Coordinator phone
(816) 719-9185
Program phone
(702) 338-0686
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Kansas City

19600 East 39th St S Independence, MO 64057 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint 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 HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program received 274 applications and interviewed about 13.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint 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 HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center 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 HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program is located at 19600 East 39th St S Independence, MO 64057. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Centerpoint Medical Center Program?

The program director is Charles Harper. The program coordinator, Haylie Robben, is the usual contact for application questions.

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