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HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Menorah Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Overland Park, Kansas, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

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About HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Menorah Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4401900388
Program director
Austin Lehr
Location
Overland Park, Kansas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
533
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Menorah Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Overland Park, Kansas, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 533 applications and invited about 13.5% 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 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
13.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates52%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women68%
  • Men32%
  • White80%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Austin Lehr
Program coordinator
Nicholas Strait
Coordinator phone
(616) 881-9081
Program phone
(913) 754-2800
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Kansas City

5721 W. 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66209 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 12% of residents at HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Menorah Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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/Menorah Medical Center Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Menorah Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Menorah Medical Center Program received 533 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Menorah Medical Center Program is located at 5721 W. 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66209. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

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

The program director is Austin Lehr. The program coordinator, Nicholas Strait, is the usual contact for application questions.

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