Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Loma Linda, CA(Linda, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
50
Positions
#115
Specialty Rank
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
28.3%
IMG %
#115
Surgery Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400521034
- NRMP Code:
- 1024440C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 50
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 73
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 71
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 29.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Loma Linda University Health is a quaternary care referral center serving a diverse patient population of over 4.5 million. We also have partnerships globally for our residents to experience training in low resource settings (Malawi).
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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,880
PGY-1
$76,481
PGY-2
$78,582
PGY-3
$80,704
PGY-4
$82,846
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
- 139(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $725K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 38.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43000000000000005
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
69°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
33"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.80
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400521034
- NRMP Code:
- 1024440C1
- Total Positions:
- 50
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jukes P Namm
- Email:
- jpnamm@llu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/18/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 240
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:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 30
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1024440P3, 1024440P0, 1024440C0, 1024440P4
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Amy J Albright
- Contact Email:
- aalbright@llu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18PGY-2:11PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 28.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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