Transitional YearCommunity-based

HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program

Transitional Year residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME.

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About HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program

ACGME code
9993100002
Program director
Upinder Singh
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
450
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME.

In the latest application cycle the program received 450 applications and invited about 20.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
20.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates62%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White38%
  • Asian38%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander15%

Contact and location

Program director
Upinder Singh
Program coordinator
Melinda Thrasher
Coordinator phone
(702) 906-4031
Program phone
(702) 916-6904
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME

Southern Hills Hospital 9260 W. Sunset Rd, #201 Las Vegas, NV 89148 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program sponsor visas?

HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills 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 HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program?

HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program received 450 applications and interviewed about 20.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills 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 Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program located?

HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program is located at Southern Hills Hospital 9260 W. Sunset Rd, #201 Las Vegas, NV 89148. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/Southern Hills Program?

The program director is Upinder Singh. The program coordinator, Melinda Thrasher, is the usual contact for application questions.