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Mission Community Hospital Program

Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Panorama City, CA(Centro, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$74,339
PGY1 Salary
69.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990500003
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
67

Contact Information

Parastou Farhadian
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Transitional Year Residency Program offers a comprehensive academic and clinical environment to prepare residents for advanced residencies. It includes elective rotations, teamwork-based care, and exposure to diverse patient populations. The program emphasizes professionalism, evidence-based practices, and holistic care. With supportive faculty, monthly resident meetings, and Balint Groups, it fosters personal and professional growth to prepare residents for their next program.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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)
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$74,339
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
129(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$963K
Median Monthly Rent
$3.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$46K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
51.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.44999999999999996
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
74°F
Winter
59°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.17
Restaurant Meal
20.7
Gas (per gallon)
$5.52
Gym Membership
51

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,339
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$57,627
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990500003
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
67
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Parastou Farhadian
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/28/2026 - 1/14/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
2344999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Mission Community Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Mission Community Hospital
Contact Person:
Gabriella Feingold
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
69.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
23.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

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