Valley Health System Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Valley Health System.
See how you matchAbout Valley Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 9993100003
- Program director
- Ali Haq
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 657
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 32%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 69%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Valley Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Valley Health System.
In the latest application cycle the program received 657 applications and invited about 32% 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 69% 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 80 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 32%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates8%
- US DO graduates23%
- US IMGs69%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women23%
- Men62%
- White8%
- Asian23%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ali Haq
- Program coordinator
- Julie Tanaka
- Coordinator phone
- (702) 853-3564
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Valley Health System
6655 S. Cimarron Road Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Open in Google Maps
Valley Health System Program: frequently asked questions
Does Valley Health System Program sponsor visas?
Valley Health System 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 Valley Health System Program IMG-friendly?
About 69% of residents at Valley Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.
How competitive is Valley Health System Program?
Valley Health System Program received 657 applications and interviewed about 32% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Valley Health System Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Valley Health System 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 Valley Health System Program located?
Valley Health System Program is located at 6655 S. Cimarron Road Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113. Its sponsoring institution is Valley Health System.
Who is the program director of Valley Health System Program?
The program director is Ali Haq. The program coordinator, Julie Tanaka, is the usual contact for application questions.