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
Salary Progression
$70,765
PGY-1
$73,242
PGY-2
$75,805
PGY-3
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
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
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:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- uhssocalmecfmresidency@uhsinc.com
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:
- 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
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