OPTI West Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pomona, CA(Pomona, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#97
Specialty Rank
$68,640
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#97
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3400500078
NRMP Code:
2151340A0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Justin Richard Phillips
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
0

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$68,640
PGY-1
$68,640
PGY-2
$70,720
PGY-3
$72,800
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Pomona, CA
Metropolitan Area
Pomona, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
120(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$882K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$74K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
50.8%

Demographics & Community

Population
476K
Median Age
25 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43999999999999995
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
34"
Humidity
50%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
19.08
Gas (per gallon)
$5.09
Gym Membership
47

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,640
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$57,200
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3400500078
NRMP Code:
2151340A0YOG
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Justin Richard Phillips
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/15/2025 - 12/31/2025
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:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2151340A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation
Primary Teaching Site:
Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation
Contact Person:
Karla G Cairoli
Contact Email:
pmrrp@casacolina.org

Program Size by Year

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

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
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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