Transitional YearCommunity-based

HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program

Transitional Year residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program

ACGME code
9990300002
Program director
Michelle Williams
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
556
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by Health Education Services.

In the latest application cycle the program received 556 applications and invited about 22.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
22.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates54%
  • US DO graduates46%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White54%
  • Asian15%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%

Contact and location

Program director
Michelle Williams
Program coordinator
Jessica Brooks
Coordinator phone
(520) 469-8432
Program phone
(520) 469-8404
Sponsoring institution
Health Education Services

6200 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741 Open in Google Maps

HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program: frequently asked questions

Does HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program sponsor visas?

HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) 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 HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program IMG-friendly?

HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program?

HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program received 556 applications and interviewed about 22.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) 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 HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program located?

HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program is located at 6200 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.

Who is the program director of HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program?

The program director is Michelle Williams. The program coordinator, Jessica Brooks, is the usual contact for application questions.