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Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Loma Linda, CA(Linda, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#125
Specialty Rank
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#125
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
40th Percentile
Top 60% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2600521063
NRMP Code:
1024260C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Wesley Phipatanakul
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
16.7%
0
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Opportunity to live in the only North America Blue Zone. This term refers to areas of the world with the longest life expectancy. You will have a wide range of clinical experiences, including a Level 1 tertiary care center, county hospital, VA hospital, and federally qualified health center (FQHC). We're located 60 miles east of Los Angeles in a thriving community centered around the hospital. You can live nearby and enjoy the short local commute without the big city traffic.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

10 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,880
PGY-1
$76,481
PGY-2
$78,582
PGY-3
$80,704
PGY-4
$82,846
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Loma Linda, CA
Metropolitan Area
Linda, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
139(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$725K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$80K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
38.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
54 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
84°F
Winter
69°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
33"
Humidity
79%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.80
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,880
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$53,871
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2600521063
NRMP Code:
1024260C0STEP
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Wesley Phipatanakul
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1024260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Contact Person:
Chausa Casey
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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