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Eisenhower Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Rancho Mirage, California, sponsored by Eisenhower Medical Center.

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About Eisenhower Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200512708
Program director
Chad Braun
Location
Rancho Mirage, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
661
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Eisenhower Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Rancho Mirage, California, sponsored by Eisenhower Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 661 applications and invited about 31.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • 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
12
Interview rate
31.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs44%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White33%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Chad Braun
Program coordinator
Lyndie Pfannkuche
Coordinator phone
(760) 773-4504
Program phone
(760) 837-8347
Sponsoring institution
Eisenhower Medical Center

39000 Bob Hope Drive Annenberg Health Sciences Building, Suite 201 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Open in Google Maps

Eisenhower Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Eisenhower Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower Medical Center Program offer?

Eisenhower Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Eisenhower Medical Center Program?

Eisenhower Medical Center Program received 661 applications and interviewed about 31.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower Medical Center Program located?

Eisenhower Medical Center Program is located at 39000 Bob Hope Drive Annenberg Health Sciences Building, Suite 201 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Its sponsoring institution is Eisenhower Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Eisenhower Medical Center Program?

The program director is Chad Braun. The program coordinator, Lyndie Pfannkuche, is the usual contact for application questions.