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Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Temecula, CA(Temecula, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$70,765
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990500251
NRMP Code:
2213999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
140

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
30.8%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We offer an Educational Stipend of $2500 per AY. Medical Dental, Vison and EAP benefits. Meal Stipends as well as a stocked break area are available to Residents. We also have educational benefits such as access to Western University e-library resources, Riverside County Medical Association and California Medical Association Memberships.

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)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,765
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
125(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$854K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
47.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
30 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.58
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
28"
Humidity
55%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
17.82
Gas (per gallon)
$4.75
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,765
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$56,612
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990500251
NRMP Code:
2213999P0YOG
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
140
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mariam Fahim
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 12/4/2026
Interview Period:
10/22/2026 - 1/15/2027
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:
2213999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Temecula Valley Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Temecula Valley Hospital
Contact Person:
Jennifer Banks
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
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
23.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

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