Programs/Internal Medicine/University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St Bernardine Medical Center-Dignity Health Program
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Internal MedicineOtherIMG: HIGH
San Bernardino, CA(Bernardino, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
55
Positions
#634
Specialty Rank
$71,760
PGY1 Salary
58.5%
IMG %
#634
Internal Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1522140P0
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 55
- Interviews:
- 250
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 226
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Female Faculty:
- 46.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This program serves the biggest underserved county in the United States. Residents have exposure to every kind of underserved patient: undocumented, socioeconomically disadvantaged, veterans, and patients living in rural areas. Residency program leadership encourages resident involvement in growth and change of the residency program. We have a board pass rate of > 90% and in-house fellowships that have strong preference for candidates from home residency program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,760
PGY-1
$73,311
PGY-2
$76,193
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 118(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $865K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $75K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 47.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.39
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
29"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
18.72
Gas (per gallon)
$4.99
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1522140P0
- Total Positions:
- 55
- Interviews:
- 250
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rajesh Gulati
- Email:
- rgulati@medsch.ucr.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- 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:
- 226
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1522140C1, 1522140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Bernardine Medical Center-Dignity Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Bernardine Medical Center-Dignity Health
- Contact Person:
- Tammy L Gonzalez
- Contact Email:
- tammy.gonzalez@medsch.ucr.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 25
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:25PGY-2:15PGY-3:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 226
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 58.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 24.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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