Transitional YearCommunity-based

OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in Great Falls, Montana, sponsored by OPTI West.

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About OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program

ACGME code
9992900001
Program director
Michael Sheffield
Location
Great Falls, Montana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
255
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Great Falls, Montana, sponsored by OPTI West.

In the latest application cycle the program received 255 applications and invited about 22% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
22%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Sheffield
Program coordinator
Jordyn Allen
Coordinator phone
(406) 771-6321
Program phone
(406) 455-4694
Sponsoring institution
OPTI West

1101 26th St S Great Falls, MT 59405 Open in Google Maps

OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program sponsor visas?

OPTI West/Benefis 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.

How competitive is OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program?

OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program received 255 applications and interviewed about 22% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OPTI West/Benefis 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 OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program located?

OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program is located at 1101 26th St S Great Falls, MT 59405. Its sponsoring institution is OPTI West.

Who is the program director of OPTI West/Benefis Hospital Program?

The program director is Michael Sheffield. The program coordinator, Jordyn Allen, is the usual contact for application questions.