City of Hope National Medical Center Program
Radiation oncologyCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Duarte, CA(Duarte, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#62
Specialty Rank
$75,246
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#62
Radiation oncology Ranking
30th Percentile
Top 70% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4300513139
- NRMP Code:
- 1183430A0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 30.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Medical License and DEA paid. Academic Improvement Education Fund of $1500 per year for each resident. GME Research Travel Award matching fund up to $1000. Residency program research fund to support residents to attend multiple national meeting with accepted presentations. Meal Stipend of $300 per month. Housing stipend of $1000 per month.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
26 weeks
Salary Progression
$75,246
PGY-1
$75,246
PGY-2
$79,009
PGY-3
$82,959
PGY-4
$87,107
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 132(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $812K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 42.6%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 27 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.65
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
62°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
52%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
20.34
Gas (per gallon)
$5.42
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4300513139
- NRMP Code:
- 1183430A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Yi-Jen Chen
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/12/2025 - 1/12/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1183430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- City of Hope National Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- City of Hope National Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Thalia Yaden
- Contact Email:
- radiationresident@coh.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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