Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
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 are 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. We consider our department a family not only at work but socially as well. The program is built on feedback from the residents. We follow the principle of residency program for the residents by the residents.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
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
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
35
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
10
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)
15
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.70
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
0
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
25
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
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
10
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2600521063
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
52
52
52
Program Director
First Name
Wesley
Last Name
Phipatanakul
Degrees
MD
Address
Loma Linda Univ Sch of Med
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery Ste 213
11406 Loma Linda Dr
Loma Linda, CA 92354
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.249369 34.046039)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Chausa
Middle Name
Mia
Last Name
Casey
Degrees
MD
Address
Loma Linda Univ Sch of Med
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery Ste 224
11406 Loma Linda Dr
Loma Linda, CA 92354-3711
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-117.249369 34.046039)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
24.00
% Male
76.00
Total Physician
30
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
20.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $78,000 | 30 | |
| Year 2 | $79,664 | 30 | |
| Year 3 | $81,848 | 30 | |
| Year 4 | $84,052 | 30 | |
| Year 5 | $86,278 | 30 |
Total Positions
30
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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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Information on the program's leave policies
lluh.org/health-professionals/gme/resident-fellow/orthopaedic-surgery-residency/stipends-benefits
First Year Positions
6
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
On
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
On
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
On
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off