Valley Health System Program
Surgery-GeneralCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Las Vegas, NV(Las Vegas, Nevada Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
$58,575
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403100380
- NRMP Code:
- 2201440C0; 2201440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 72/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 46
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 40
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Mission of the Valley Health System General Surgery Residency is to graduate surgeons that you would want to take care of your family. Our Vision is to raise the quality of surgical care across Las Vegas. We Value Diversity, Excellence, Collegiality, Humility, and Wellness. This is a modern surgery residency leading the way in training the next generation of surgeons!
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$58,575
PGY-1
$60,747
PGY-2
$63,021
PGY-3
$65,496
PGY-4
$68,153
PGY-5
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $319K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
257 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403100380
- NRMP Code:
- 2201440C0; 2201440P0
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Charles Herschel Chesnut
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 12/28/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/15/2026 - 1/4/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2201440C0, 2201440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Julius Samatra
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 25th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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