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Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

Vascular surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Loma Linda, CA(Linda, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4510500001
NRMP Code:
1024451C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

Ahmed Abou-Zamzam
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
42.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 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:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

City & State
Loma Linda, CA
Metropolitan Area
Linda, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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

Nominal Salary
$74,880
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$53,871
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4510500001
NRMP Code:
1024451C0STEP
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ahmed Abou-Zamzam
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/15/2026 - 2/15/2027
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:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
209

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:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1024451C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
Primary Teaching Site:
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
Contact Person:
Crystal Cisneros
Contact Email:
ccisneros@llu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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