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Huntington Memorial Hospital Program

SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pasadena, CA(Pasadena, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#198
Specialty Rank
$77,833
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#198
Surgery Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4400511047
NRMP Code:
1044440C0
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
0
Part-Time Physicians:
8
Female Faculty:
50.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

>90th percentile operative experience. Minimal to no fellow interaction - the residents run the services.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • 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
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$77,833
PGY-1
$80,387
PGY-2
$83,726
PGY-3
$87,286
PGY-4
$90,299
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
111(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$865K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$53K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
43.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.37
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
61°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
15.84
Gas (per gallon)
$4.22
Gym Membership
39

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$77,833
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,120
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4400511047
NRMP Code:
1044440C0
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Gabriel Akopian
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 1/22/2027
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

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

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1044440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Contact Person:
Jessica Reed
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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