AltaMed Health Services Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
South Gate, CA(Gate, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#319
Specialty Rank
$75,000
PGY1 Salary
38.9%
IMG %
#319
Family Medicine Ranking
58th Percentile
Top 42% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500764
- NRMP Code:
- 2236120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 95
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The AltaMed Family Medicine Residency Program focuses on high quality equitable care and community engagement, with justice as a unifying theme. We are an FQHC in the South East Los Angeles area. Highlights are: 9 rotations in Community Medicine; Protected didactic time; Professional development and leadership opportunities; Mentorship and a supportive learning environment; Health Justice curriculum; Research support and opportunities; Ample elective time; youth outreach and pipeline programs.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- 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)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,000
PGY-1
$78,750
PGY-2
$82,687
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 135(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 55.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.38
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
80°F
Winter
65°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
28"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
16.38
Gas (per gallon)
$4.37
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500764
- NRMP Code:
- 2236120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 95
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ana Karina Melgar
- Email:
- fmresidency@altamed.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2236120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- AltaMed Medical and Dental Group-South Gate
- Primary Teaching Site:
- AltaMed Medical and Dental Group-South Gate
- Contact Person:
- Nicole Mere
- Contact Email:
- fmresidency@altamed.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 14
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 38.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 53rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 38.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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