Desert Regional Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Palm Springs, California, sponsored by Desert Regional Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 1200500768
- Program director
- Sam Lin
- Location
- Palm Springs, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 629
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 56%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Desert Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Palm Springs, California, sponsored by Desert Regional Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 629 applications and invited about 21.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 56% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.
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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 21.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates7%
- US DO graduates37%
- US IMGs53%
- Non-US IMGs3%
Demographics
- Women53%
- Men47%
- White30%
- Asian40%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
- Other13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Sam Lin
- Program coordinator
- Angela Wells
- Coordinator phone
- (760) 424-7490
- Program phone
- (760) 534-2707
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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?
About 56% of residents at Desert Regional Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Desert Regional Medical Center Program offer?
Desert Regional Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions.
How competitive is Desert Regional Medical Center Program?
Desert Regional Medical Center Program received 629 applications and interviewed about 21.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
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 Sam Lin. The program coordinator, Angela Wells, is the usual contact for application questions.