Emergency MedicineCommunity-based

Desert Regional Medical Center Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Palm Springs, California, sponsored by Desert Regional Medical Center.

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About Desert Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1100500217
Program director
Ryan Roten
Location
Palm Springs, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Desert Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Palm Springs, California, sponsored by Desert Regional Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
10
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates90%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White74%
  • Asian19%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Roten
Program coordinator
Mariel Gray
Coordinator phone
(760) 416-4568
Program phone
(916) 524-5976
Sponsoring institution
Desert Regional Medical Center

1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Open in Google Maps

Desert Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Desert Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Desert Regional Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Desert Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Desert Regional Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Desert Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Desert Regional Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Desert Regional Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Desert Regional Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Desert Regional Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Desert Regional Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Desert Regional Medical Center Program located?

Desert Regional Medical Center Program is located at 1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262. Its sponsoring institution is Desert Regional Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Desert Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Ryan Roten. The program coordinator, Mariel Gray, is the usual contact for application questions.

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