Internal MedicineCommunity-based

College Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Long Beach, California, sponsored by College Medical Center.

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About College Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400500921
Program director
Aaron Richler
Location
Long Beach, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
85
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

College Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Long Beach, California, sponsored by College Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 85 applications and invited about 28.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
28.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White25%
  • Asian56%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Aaron Richler
Program coordinator
Chris Torralba
Coordinator phone
(652) 997-2021
Program phone
(562) 997-2236
Sponsoring institution
College Medical Center

2776 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806 Open in Google Maps

College Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does College Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

College 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 College Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 38% of residents at College Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How competitive is College Medical Center Program?

College Medical Center Program received 85 applications and interviewed about 28.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for College 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 College Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is College Medical Center Program located?

College Medical Center Program is located at 2776 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806. Its sponsoring institution is College Medical Center.

Who is the program director of College Medical Center Program?

The program director is Aaron Richler. The program coordinator, Chris Torralba, is the usual contact for application questions.

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