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College Medical Center Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Long Beach, CA(Virginia Beach, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
$70,720
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500004
NRMP Code:
2133400C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
15

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Sick Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,720
PGY-1
$72,800
PGY-2
$74,880
PGY-3
$73,500
PGY-4
0

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
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
Long Beach, CA
Metropolitan Area
Virginia Beach, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
125(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$957K
Median Monthly Rent
$3.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$53K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
53.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
30 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.24
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
34"
Humidity
55%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
19.26
Gas (per gallon)
$5.14
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,720
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$56,576
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500004
NRMP Code:
2133400C0STEP
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
15
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Gerald A Maguire
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/7/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/5/2026 - 1/22/2027
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:
214
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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
College Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
College Medical Center
Contact Person:
Stephanie Blackburn

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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