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Community Health of Central Washington Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Yakima, WA(Yakima, WA Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#245
Specialty Rank
$57,621
PGY1 Salary
47.1%
IMG %
#245
Family Medicine Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205421522
NRMP Code:
3059120C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
142

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
22
Non-Physician Staff:
13
Part-Time Physicians:
11
Female Faculty:
63.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
31%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

In our community-based residency program, we train patient-centered, culturally-sensitive, compassionate family medicine physicians to provide quality care to the diverse patient population in Central Washington and beyond. Come learn full spectrum family medicine in a technology enhanced teaching health center nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Serve a culturally diverse population. Enjoy sunshine, mountains, rivers, community life, local fruit and produce.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$57,621
PGY-1
$60,698
PGY-2
$63,244
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Yakima, WA
Metropolitan Area
Yakima, WA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
119(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$554K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$38K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
37.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
431K
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7100000000000001
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
14.98
Gas (per gallon)
$4.82
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$57,621
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$48,421
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205421522
NRMP Code:
3059120C0
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
142
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Caitlin C Hill
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 22

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3059120C0, 3059120C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Community Health of Central Washington
Primary Teaching Site:
Community Health of Central Washington
Contact Person:
Trinity Turner

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
11
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:11
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:11

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
47.1%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
14th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
38.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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