Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program
About This Program
Opportunity to live in the only North America Blue Zone. This term refers to areas of the world with the longest life expectancy. You will have a wide range of clinical experiences, including a Level 1 tertiary care center, county hospital, VA hospital, and federally qualified health center (FQHC). We're located 60 miles east of Los Angeles in a thriving community centered around the hospital. You can live nearby and enjoy the short local commute without the big city traffic.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Wesley Phipatanakul, MD
Loma Linda Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Chausa Mia Casey, MD
Loma Linda Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Loma Linda Univ Sch of Med
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery Ste 213
11406 Loma Linda Dr
Loma Linda, CA 92354
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354
400 N Pepper Ave
Colton, CA 92324-1819
11201 Benton St
Loma Linda, CA 92357-1111
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 14, 2026 - Jan 29, 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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 30 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.