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Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

Occupational and environmental medicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Bernardino, CA(Bernardino, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3820577123
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
35

Contact Information

Akbar Islamjan Sharip
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
999/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
42.9%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The OEM Program at LLU typically entails two years of training.Three new residents have been accepted into the program every year.The academic and clinical phases of the OM residency are functionally integrated, with residents participating in OM clinical and core residency training activities while simultaneously completing MPH coursework. Residents in transitional year OM track will subsequently complete PGY-2 & 3 years of OM training upon successful completion of the PGY-1 year.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$74,880
PGY-1
$74,880
PGY-2
$76,481
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

City & State
San Bernardino, CA
Metropolitan Area
Bernardino, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
139(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$725K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$80K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
38.3%

Demographics & Community

Population
162K
Median Age
54 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
84°F
Winter
69°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
33"
Humidity
79%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.80
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,880
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$53,871
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3820577123
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
35
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Akbar Islamjan Sharip
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2025 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1024404F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
Primary Teaching Site:
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
Contact Person:
Lora Benzatyan
Contact Email:
lbenzatyan@llu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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