Desert Regional Medical Center Program | Palm Springs, CA

Overview

Program & Work Schedule

Desert Regional Medical Center offers the only Level I Trauma Center in the area, giving residents unmatched experience with complex cases. Our program features cutting-edge robotic surgery simulators and a strong commitment to serving underserved rural communities-providing advanced training with a purpose.

Information
Program best described as	Community-based
Primary Teaching Site	Desert Regional Medical Center
Accredited length of training	5
Required length	5
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027	Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028	Yes
Program start dates	July 1
Participates in ERAS®	Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government	No
Web Address	https://www.desertcarenetwork.com/health-professionals/graduate-medical-education/residency-programs/general-surgery-residency-program	Web Address https://www.desertcarenetwork.com/health-professionals/graduate-medical-education/residency-programs/general-surgery-residency-program
Video	Not Available	Video Not Available

Program Director: Hector Daniel Ludi MD, BS, MD
Desert Regional Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: (760) 561-7344
Fax:
E-mail: danludi@gmail.com

Person to contact for more information about the program: Dolly Diaz MD
Desert Regional Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: (760) 424-7491
Fax:
E-mail: dolly.diaz@tenethealth.com

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Institutions & Locations

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Location

Desert Regional Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Sponsor

Desert Regional Medical Center
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Participant(s)

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
400 N Pepper Ave
Colton, CA 92324-1819

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354