Transitional YearCommunity-based

Spokane Teaching Health Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Spokane, Washington, sponsored by Spokane Teaching Health Center.

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About Spokane Teaching Health Center Program

ACGME code
9995400145
Program director
Judy Swanson
Location
Spokane, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
388
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Spokane Teaching Health Center Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Spokane, Washington, sponsored by Spokane Teaching Health Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 388 applications and invited about 20.6% 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. 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
20.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Judy Swanson
Program coordinator
Susan Cook
Coordinator phone
(509) 474-3020
Program phone
(509) 626-9900
Sponsoring institution
Spokane Teaching Health Center

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center 101 West 8th Avenue PO Box 2555 Spokane, WA 99204 Open in Google Maps

Spokane Teaching Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Spokane Teaching Health Center Program sponsor visas?

Spokane Teaching Health Center 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 Spokane Teaching Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

Spokane Teaching Health Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Spokane Teaching Health Center Program?

Spokane Teaching Health Center Program received 388 applications and interviewed about 20.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Spokane Teaching Health 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 Spokane Teaching Health Center 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 Spokane Teaching Health Center Program located?

Spokane Teaching Health Center Program is located at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center 101 West 8th Avenue PO Box 2555 Spokane, WA 99204. Its sponsoring institution is Spokane Teaching Health Center.

Who is the program director of Spokane Teaching Health Center Program?

The program director is Judy Swanson. The program coordinator, Susan Cook, is the usual contact for application questions.