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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program

Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
24
Positions
#438
Specialty Rank
$73,301
PGY1 Salary
57.7%
IMG %
#438
Family Medicine Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200500752
NRMP Code:
2114120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
126

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
30
Sick Days:
8
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
46%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our mission is to train family medicine leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations. Our vision is empowering wellness in communities, families and individuals through healthcare equity, compassion and excellence.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$73,301
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,064
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Los Angeles, CA
Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
117(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$870K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
46.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
367K
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.49
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
17.64
Gas (per gallon)
$4.70
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$73,301
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,650
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200500752
NRMP Code:
2114120C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
126
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Matthew Yu
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/23/2026
Interview Period:
10/6/2026 - 1/30/2027
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:
198
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 14
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2114120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Martin Luther King Jr Outpatient Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Martin Luther King Jr Outpatient Center
Contact Person:
Kenneth Jones

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
57.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
33rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
11.5%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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