Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program
About This Program
Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
8 Positions
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Big Size & Academic Program
Funding
Well Resourced & Sufficient Funding
Contact Information
Program Director
Walter Mills, MD
Dominican Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Cindy A Au, MPH
Dominican Hospital
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 1200500006
Locations
Dominican Hosp
Family Med Pgm
1555 Soquel Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310-1495
Dermatology Surgical Medical Group of Santa Cruz
1661 Soquel Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
250 Locust St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Salud Para la Gente
100 Pioneer St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Watsonville Community Hospital
75 Nielson St
Watsonville, CA 95067
Dignity Health Medical Foundation-Dominican
2018 Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Golden State Orthopedics
4141 Jade St
Capitola, CA 95010
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid
Interviews Conducted Last Year
110 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
13.8:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 2099120C1
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
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DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
No
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
3 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
Yes
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
2:1
Program Faculty
84
Female Faculty
53.8%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
June 16
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
0
Year 2 - N/A
0
Year 3 - N/A
0
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
24
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
DEC31
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
OCT15
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
DEC31
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
OCT14
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
18%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
28%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
Yes
Women's health track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
$79k-$84k
PGY-1 through PGY-3
PGY-1
$79,212
PGY-2
$81,598
PGY-3
$84,063
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
30 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
5 days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Big Size & Academic Program
Funding
Well Resourced & Sufficient Funding
Hard Working
Self-Motivated
Passionate
Team Player
Patient Focused
Inquisitive
Supportive
Friendly
Collegial
Mentoring
Open
Relaxed
Inclusive
Respectful
Down to Earth
Non-Hierarchical
Experience The Program
Quality of Life Information*
Santa Cruz, CA
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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