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Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

Public health and general preventive medicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Loma Linda, CA(Linda, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
$76,481
PGY1 Salary
23.1%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3800521033
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
17
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Karen Rachel Studer
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
58.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
75%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are leaders in Lifestyle Medicine and residents will be eligible to sit for the certification in Lifestyle Medicine. In addition, we offer diverse rotation and patient settings: FQHC, University Hospital, VA, two county health departments, managed Medicaid and Kaiser.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$76,481
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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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
37.5%

Demographics & Community

Population
162K
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
$76,481
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$55,022
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3800521033
Total Positions:
17
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Karen Rachel Studer
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/4/2027
Interview Period:
11/7/2025 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1024999P1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital
Contact Person:
Paulina Salcedo
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
23.1%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
15.4%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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