Prime West Consortium/Desert Valley Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Victorville, CA(Victorville, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
$68,640
PGY1 Salary
94.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400500932
- NRMP Code:
- 2150140C3YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 117
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 16
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 25.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Desert Valley Hospital is an innovative 148-bed acute care hospital located in the High Desert of Southern California. Our program is a component of an extensive academic consortium, providing the advantages of a broader multi-disciplinary establishment. Our Internal Medicine Residency Program will be dedicated to nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders. Together, we will shape the future of medicine fostering a culture of continuous learning where excellence & empathy intersect.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,640
PGY-1
$70,720
PGY-2
$72,800
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 124(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $983K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 56.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.26
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
69°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
36"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
17.46
Gas (per gallon)
$4.66
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400500932
- NRMP Code:
- 2150140C3YOG
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 117
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Stanley Robert Walker
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 2/12/2027
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 14
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2150140C3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Prime West Consortium
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Prime West Consortium
- Contact Person:
- Angel Esparza
- Contact Email:
- angesparza@primehealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:10PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 94.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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