Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program
About This Program
Located in Southern California's rapidly expanding Inland Empire, Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta combines the strengths of a university-affiliated program with the personalized experience of a smaller community-based residency. Residents train in a collegial environment with strong faculty support, broad clinical exposure, and meaningful autonomy. The program prioritizes resident wellness, mentorship, evidence-based medicine, and compassionate patient-centered care while serving
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Brian Yang, MD, BS
Loma Linda University Medical Center - M
Primary Program Contact
Viviana Pizano, MD
Loma Linda University Medical Center - M
Locations
Loma Linda University Medical Center - M
Graduate Medical Education Office
28062 Baxter Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563-1401
28062 Baxter Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
28078 Baxter Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
39765 Date St
Murrieta, CA 92563
27450 Ynez Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
28125 Bradley Rd
Sun City, CA 92586
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
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.