Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program
About This Program
We have the longest continuously running pediatric emergency medicine training program in the western United States, accepting trainees every year since 1992. We focus on providing fellows with exceptional clinical exposure to critically ill and injured children. Our strengths include compassionate care for acutely traumatized children, medically complicated and technology dependent children, procedural sedation, a creative didactic program. Our innovative, flexible fellowship is based on maximi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Heather Kuntz, MD, BA
Loma Linda University Health
Primary Program Contact
Shelly Nelson, AM
Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Loma Linda University Health
Mc- A890
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92350-1716
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354
1720 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033-2481
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.