Valley Children's Healthcare Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Madera, CA(Madera, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
42
Positions
#87
Specialty Rank
$86,112
PGY1 Salary
24.4%
IMG %
#87
Pediatrics Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200500426
- NRMP Code:
- 1907320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 202
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Female Faculty:
- 71.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide residents with exposures to a variety of patient pathology and have a diverse, underserved patient population. The prospect for advocacy work is immense. Residents receive well-rounded foundation in primary care and subspecialties and have opportunities to engage in QI, patient safety and research. This allows our residents to develop their clinical acumen and scholarly interests. Residents have peer reviewed manuscripts and presented their work at national conferences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$86,112
PGY-1
$89,773
PGY-2
$94,266
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:Available, Not 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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 114(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $996K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $48K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 45.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 505K
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.3
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
20.16
Gas (per gallon)
$5.38
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200500426
- NRMP Code:
- 1907320C0
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 202
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Vini Vijayan
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2026 - 12/17/2026
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1907320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Valley Children's Healthcare
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Valley Children's Healthcare
- Contact Person:
- Jackie Greene
- Contact Email:
- jgreene2@valleychildrens.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:14PGY-3:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 24.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 43.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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