Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Jose, CA(San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA MSA Metro)
62
Positions
#240
Specialty Rank
$80,427
PGY1 Salary
3.2%
IMG %
#240
Internal Medicine Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400531065
- NRMP Code:
- 1063140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 62
- Interviews:
- 275
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 98
- Female Faculty:
- 65.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Internal Medicine Residency is housed within California's second-largest County-owned health and hospital system. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County, regardless of income. Our graduates are known for their exceptional clinical skills and match into top fellowships and jobs. Follow this link to learn more: https://scvmc.scvh.org/education-training/residency-programs/internal-medicine-residency
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- 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
Salary Progression
$80,427
PGY-1
$85,881
PGY-2
$92,865
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 50.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 401K
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
57°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
32"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
17.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.61
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400531065
- NRMP Code:
- 1063140P0
- Total Positions:
- 62
- Interviews:
- 275
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Fredrick Jacobson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1063140C0, 1063140P0, 1063140P1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Amy Luu
- Contact Email:
- amy.luu@hhs.sccgov.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 26
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:26PGY-2:18PGY-3:18
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 48
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- F1
- IMG Percentage
- 3.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 41.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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