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Ventura County Medical Center Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Ventura, CA(Ventura, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
45
Positions
#2
Specialty Rank
$71,133
PGY1 Salary
2.2%
IMG %
#2
Family Medicine Ranking
100th Percentile
Top 0% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200511068
NRMP Code:
1068120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
45
Interviews:
190

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
3
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
120
Non-Physician Staff:
20
Part-Time Physicians:
50
Female Faculty:
35.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Ventura County's Family Medicine Residency serves a diverse, underserved population within a vibrant safety net system. Our residents train across an outstanding full scope of practice, including OB, inpatient medicine, and procedures. With a customizable curriculum and deep commitment to health equity, we prepare graduates to lead and serve in any setting.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,133
PGY-1
$74,862
PGY-2
$78,643
PGY-3
$83,269
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Ventura, CA
Metropolitan Area
Ventura, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
130(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$837K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$70K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
46.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
35 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.16
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
26"
Humidity
60%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
18.18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.85
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,133
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$54,718
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200511068
NRMP Code:
1068120C0YOG
Total Positions:
45
Interviews:
190
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jacob David
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1068120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ventura County Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Ventura County Medical Center
Contact Person:
Diana Sawyer-Thompson

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
15
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:15
PGY-2:15
PGY-3:15

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
2.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
28.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

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