Emergency MedicineCommunity-based

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Temecula, California, sponsored by Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium.

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About Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program

ACGME code
1100500221
Program director
Robert Steele
Location
Temecula, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Temecula, California, sponsored by Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White47%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Steele
Program coordinator
Keri Kinley
Coordinator phone
(951) 331-2535
Program phone
(951) 331-2548
Sponsoring institution
Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium

Temecula Valley Hospital 31700 Temecula Pkwy Parkway Suites #2 – GME Temecula, CA 92592 Open in Google Maps

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium 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 Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program offer?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program?

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

Where is Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program located?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program is located at Temecula Valley Hospital 31700 Temecula Pkwy Parkway Suites #2 – GME Temecula, CA 92592. Its sponsoring institution is Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium.

Who is the program director of Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program?

The program director is Robert Steele. The program coordinator, Keri Kinley, is the usual contact for application questions.