Desert Regional Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Palm Springs, CA(Palm Springs, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
$73,195
PGY1 Salary
58.6%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500768
- NRMP Code:
- 2131120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
- Annual conference and incidental expenses allowance per year - Free onsite fitness center access - Meals provided at the hospital - Life support training provided - Professional memberships for AAFP, AMA, and RCMA provided
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
$73,195
PGY-1
$74,680
PGY-2
$76,152
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 136(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $918K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $72K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 49.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 371K
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.39
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
66°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
29"
Humidity
76%
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:
- 1200500768
- NRMP Code:
- 2131120C0
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gemma Kim
- Email:
- drmcfm@gmail.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 3/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/16/2027
- 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
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 2131120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Gemma K Kim
- Contact Email:
- drmcfm@gmail.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:7PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 23
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 45
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 58.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 48th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 27.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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