Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Murrieta, CA(Murrieta, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#320
Specialty Rank
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
14.7%
IMG %
#320
Family Medicine Ranking
58th Percentile
Top 42% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500760
- NRMP Code:
- 2251120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 124
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
LLUMC-Murrieta Family Medicine Residency aims to train and develop well-rounded, compassionate, and competent family physicians who are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care. This is in keeping with our organizational mission to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. - Our program fosters a growth mindset through scholarly activity, dynamic didactics, quality improvement, and the application of evidence-based advancements in patient care.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,880
PGY-1
$76,481
PGY-2
$78,582
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 108(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $888K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 46.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.33999999999999997
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
58°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
19.08
Gas (per gallon)
$5.09
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500760
- NRMP Code:
- 2251120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 124
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Van Nguyen
- Email:
- vatnguyen@llu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
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:
- 2251120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
- Contact Person:
- Griselda Razo
- Contact Email:
- grazo@llu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 14.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 18th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 41.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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