SurgeryCommunity-based

Huntington Memorial Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Pasadena, California, sponsored by Huntington Memorial Hospital.

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About Huntington Memorial Hospital Program

ACGME code
4400511047
Program director
Gabriel Akopian
Location
Pasadena, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
563
Latest cycle
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Huntington Memorial Hospital Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Pasadena, California, sponsored by Huntington Memorial Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 563 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% 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 78 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White33%
  • Asian44%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Gabriel Akopian
Program coordinator
Marco Franco
Coordinator phone
(626) 397-5190
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Huntington Memorial Hospital

100 West California Boulevard GME Pasadena, CA 91105 Open in Google Maps

Huntington Memorial Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Huntington Memorial Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Huntington Memorial Hospital 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 Huntington Memorial Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Huntington Memorial Hospital 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 Huntington Memorial Hospital Program offer?

Huntington Memorial Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Huntington Memorial Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Huntington Memorial Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Huntington Memorial Hospital Program located?

Huntington Memorial Hospital Program is located at 100 West California Boulevard GME Pasadena, CA 91105. Its sponsoring institution is Huntington Memorial Hospital.

Who is the program director of Huntington Memorial Hospital Program?

The program director is Gabriel Akopian. The program coordinator, Marco Franco, is the usual contact for application questions.

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