Desert Regional Medical Center Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Palm Springs, CA(Springs, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#265
Specialty Rank
$73,195
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#265
Surgery Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400500002
- NRMP Code:
- 2131440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 400
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Desert Regional Medical Center offers the only Level I Trauma Center in the area, giving residents unmatched experience with complex cases. Our program features cutting-edge robotic surgery simulators and a strong commitment to serving underserved rural communities-providing advanced training with a purpose.
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
- 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
$73,195
PGY-1
$74,680
PGY-2
$76,152
PGY-3
$77,675
PGY-4
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 136(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $918K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $72K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 49.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.39
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
66°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
29"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
17.82
Gas (per gallon)
$4.75
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400500002
- NRMP Code:
- 2131440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 400
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Hector Daniel Ludi
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 5/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 235
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:
- 2131440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Dolly Diaz
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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