Family Health Centers of San Diego Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Diego, CA(San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA Metro)
21
Positions
#307
Specialty Rank
$80,075
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#307
Family Medicine Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500736
- NRMP Code:
- 1682120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 58.8%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 34%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The FHCSD Family Medicine Residency program is a FQHC Community Health Center based program which provides comprehensive full spectrum training in Family Medicine with a focus on underserved populations with diverse backgrounds. Our continuity clinic cares for immigrants and refugees. We have developed six tracks focusing on HIV, Addiction, Reproductive Pregnancy Care, Sports Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Global Health.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
$80,075
PGY-1
$82,472
PGY-2
$85,153
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 49.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 351K
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
14.94
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500736
- NRMP Code:
- 1682120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Zachary Thomas
- Email:
- fmresidency@fhcsd.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
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 13
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1682120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- City Heights Family Health Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- City Heights Family Health Center
- Contact Person:
- Valentina McNeal
- Contact Email:
- fmresidency@fhcsd.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 36
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 5.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 26.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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