FAQ

Yes, we participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). In order to apply for our residency program, you must register with NRMP. We do not accept applicants outside of the match.

You may apply via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERASⓇ). 

Please be ready to provide your: 

• Photograph (optional, but helpful)
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Medical school transcript
• Written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation. At least one should be from a department of family medicine member at your school, affiliated hospital or elective course. These must be current letters written in the last 18 months.
• Preference for United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). 
  • Proof of passing USMLE Step I & II (CS and CK) or COMLEX I and II (CS and CK) by the time you start residency.
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) certification, if applicable.

We do sponsor visas.

We review every application on an individual basis.  Interviews are granted upon approval by our selection committee.

We accept 12 residents per year. We are looking for applicants with a strong academic background and a commitment to family medicine. Good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic are equally important. Finally, we look for applicants who we feel will work well with our current residents and foster a healthy educational environment.

Our hospital rotations are primarily held at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta (LLUMC-Murrieta). The pediatric rotation is held at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, located 45 minutes north of the Murrieta campus. Housing is provided during all Children’s Hospital rotations. The family medicine continuity clinic for our residents is SAC Health Murrieta, which is located in the professional office building that is connected to Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta.

For most rotations, our residents are the only residents. This experience provides a high volume of learning cases and a structured academic environment. Residents learn to work collaboratively with other residents on apposed rotations such as inpatient pediatrics and intensive care unit.