Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
LLUMC Murrieta is committed to the education and training of residents to become competent family physicians committed to comprehensive, compassionate and patient centered care in the primary care setting. We serve a diverse patient population and care for the underserved. We offer a solid broad based educational and clinical experience. We have committed and enthusiastic faculty, nursing and ancillary services.
Total Program Size
12
12
12
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2251120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
142
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
198
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
30
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1200500760
Beeper or Home Call
0
4
4
Program Director
First Name
Martha
Last Name
Melendez
Degrees
MD
Address
Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr-Murrieta
Family Medicine Pgm
28062 Baxter Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.169856 33.61473)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jessica
Last Name
Thompson
Degrees
BS
Address
Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr-Murrieta
Family Medicine Pgm
28062 Baxter Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.169856 33.61473)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
62.20
% IMG
19.30
% DO
18.30
% Female
42.90
% Male
57.00
Total Physician
7
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
28.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $64,000 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $65,998 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $67,995 | 20 | 10 |
Total Positions
36
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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