Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#555
Specialty Rank
$78,457
PGY1 Salary
26.7%
IMG %
#555
Internal Medicine Ranking
5th Percentile
Top 95% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400500003
- NRMP Code:
- 2311140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 4
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Female Faculty:
- 38.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program provides the following benefits: Housing Stipend: $12,000/year; Education and Conference Allowance: $1,500/year; Meal Stipend: $5,200/year; Student Loan Reimbursement: $5,000/year; Mileage reimbursement for off-site rotations; FIGS Scrubs; Patagonia jacket; California Medical License (while in training); USME/COMLEX Exam Coverage Cost (while in training); MKSAP, UWORLD; ACP, AMBOSS and other subscriptions; Relocation reimbursement up to $1,500 (one time only)
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- 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)
- 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
$78,457
PGY-1
$80,808
PGY-2
$82,241
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
- 117(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $870K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 43.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 367K
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
17.64
Gas (per gallon)
$4.70
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400500003
- NRMP Code:
- 2311140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jason Evan Prasso
- Email:
- jprasso@mlkch.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- 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:
- 205
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2311140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Michelle Gonzalez
- Contact Email:
- migonzalez@mlkch.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 37
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 26.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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