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Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Temecula, CA(Temecula, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#423
Specialty Rank
$70,765
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#423
Family Medicine Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200500761
NRMP Code:
2213120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
130

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
17
Sick Days:
3
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
31
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
30
Female Faculty:
100%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Welcome to the Family Medicine Residency Program of the Southwest Healthcare MEC! We are an ACGME-accredited community-based program located in Southwest Riverside County in the beautiful areas of Temecula and Murrieta, California. Our program strives to provide an innovative and supportive learning environment for our Residents to reach their individual professional goals and best meet the needs of our growing and diverse community. Check out our website to learn more!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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)
  • 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

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,765
PGY-1
$73,242
PGY-2
$75,805
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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:
1200500761
NRMP Code:
2213120C0YOG
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
130
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Carrie Wynn Bacon
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/14/2026 - 1/27/2027
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:
200
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:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2213120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Temecula Valley Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Temecula Valley Hospital
Contact Person:
Amanda Werkheiser

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
60th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
38.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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