Prime West Consortium Program

Redding, CALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Diverse population, comprehensive, curriculum, emphasis on continued learning and scholarly activities.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

8 Positions

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$70K-$73K

16 Vacation Days
5 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Thiruvoipati Nandakumar, MD
Prime Wesr Consortium - Shasta Regional Med Center

[email protected]
(530) 244-8250

Primary Program Contact

Mchelle Carlson
Prime Wesr Consortium - Shasta Regional Med Center

[email protected]
(530) 244-8250
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1400500006

Locations

Prime Wesr Consortium - Shasta Regional Med Center
GME
1100 Butte St
Redding, CA 96001

Sponsor Location

Prime West Consortium

Po Box 720
Inglewood, CA 90307-4496

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Shasta Regional Medical Center

1100 Butte St
Redding, CA 96001

Shasta Regional Medical Group

1355 East St
Redding, CA 96001

Than T Aung MD-Internal Medicine Office

2431 Old Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001

The Cardiovascular Center

2425 Sonoma St
Redding, CA 96001

Renu Magu MD-Geriatric Medicine Office

2005 Court St
Redding, CA 96001

Shasta Crticical Care Specialists

2701 Old Eureka St
Redding, CA 96001

Docs Medical Group

2510 Airpark Dr
Redding, CA 96001

Redding Critical Care

1625 Pine St
Redding, CA 96001

Epic Orthopedics

2662 Edith Ave
Redding, CA 96001

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Hybrid

Interviews Conducted Last Year

72 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

9:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 2150140C2

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

2 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

0.1:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (6)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 15, July

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

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

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s8

PGY-2s8

PGY-3s8

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

DEC1

Application Due

Dec 1, 2025

NOV1

Interview Period Starts

Nov 1, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026

2027 - 2028

DEC1

Application Due

Dec 1, 2026

NOV1

Interview Period Starts

Nov 1, 2026 - Feb 15, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

30%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

30%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

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

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Primary care track

Yes

Not Offered

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Group life insurance
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$70K-$73K

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1

$70,304

PGY-2

$70,720

PGY-3

$72,800

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 16 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days16

Sick Days5

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

21 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Redding, CA

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Climate Index

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Prime West Consortium Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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