Community Memorial Health System Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Ventura, CA(Ventura, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#236
Specialty Rank
$68,640
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#236
Surgery Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400500429
- NRMP Code:
- 2018440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 46
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 21
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers high operative volume in the 90-99th percentile, dual training sites (Community Memorial Hospital and Ventura County Medical Center), and unique away rotations in trauma, burn, oncology, pediatrics, and transplant. Residents benefit from early robotic training, diverse certifications, and a supportive, resident-centered culture that emphasizes mentorship, community engagement, and strong work-life balance in coastal Ventura.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$68,640
PGY-1
$72,072
PGY-2
$75,676
PGY-3
$79,459
PGY-4
$83,432
PGY-5
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 130(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $837K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 48.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 35 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
26"
Humidity
60%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
18.18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.85
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400500429
- NRMP Code:
- 2018440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 46
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Javier Romero
- Email:
- jromero@cmhshealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2018440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Community Memorial Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Community Memorial Health System
- Contact Person:
- Krizia = Yap
- Contact Email:
- kyap@cmhshealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 5.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 68.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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