Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

Loma Linda, CALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Our program is distinguished by its commitment to teaching and providing Whole Person Care.

Program Length

5 Years

First Year Positions

4 Positions

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Avg Work Hours

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

30 Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Christopher Alan Church, MD, BH
Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr

[email protected]
(909) 558-8558

Primary Program Contact

Vivian Soliz
Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr

[email protected]
(909) 558-8558
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 2800521117

Locations

Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr
Rm 2586A
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Sponsor Location

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium

11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Loma Linda University Medical Center

11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Riverside University Health System

26520 Cactus Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92555

Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital

11201 Benton St
Loma Linda, CA 92357-1111

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

30 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

7.5:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1024280C0

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

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

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

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

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

Data not provided by program

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

1.3:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

40%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (27)

Non-Physicians (12)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

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

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

Year 4 - N/A

Year 5 - 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

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s4

PGY-2s4

PGY-3s4

PGY-4s4

PGY-5s4

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

OCT15

Application Due

Oct 15, 2025

JAN4

Interview Period Starts

Jan 4, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

Educational Benefits

Offered

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Research rotation

Required (12 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

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

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

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

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

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)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

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.

Vacation Days30

Sick Days--

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

30 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

0 days

Quality of Life Information*

Loma Linda, CA

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Loma Linda University Health Education 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

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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