Programs/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program
Back to ProgramsCharles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#120
Specialty Rank
$74,210
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#120
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3400500002
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 12
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 46.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Charles Drew University (CDU) PM&R Residency Program is formed for the following purpose: to develop and train highly knowledgeable, clinically competent, culturally sensitive physiatrists, by cultivating diverse health professional leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations through outstanding education, research, clinical service, and community engagement. - https://www.cdrewu.edu/academics/program/graduate-medical-education
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
$74,210
PGY-1
$74,210
PGY-2
$78,065
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully 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
- 113.02(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $659,300
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,856
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.0%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Household Income
- $91,905
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 593.5%
- Median Commute Time
- 264 min
- Use Public Transportation
- 66.3%
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3400500002
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 12
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Agnes S Wallbom
- Email:
- pmr@cdrewu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 11/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/15/2025 - 1/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2114340R0, 2114340A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System
- Contact Person:
- Joseph Becker
- Contact Email:
- pmr@cdrewu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 102
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 120
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools