Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Valley Health System Program

Transitional Year residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Valley Health System.

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About 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
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.