Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Desert Regional Medical Center Program

Internal 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
1400500016
Program director
Joel Trambley
Location
Palm Springs, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,182
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Desert Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Palm Springs, California, sponsored by Desert Regional Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,182 applications and invited about 14.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Joel Trambley
Program coordinator
Ishmael Ramirez
Coordinator phone
(760) 424-7495
Program phone
(760) 424-7479
Sponsoring institution
Desert Regional Medical Center

555 Tachevah Drive 3E - 101 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

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

Desert Regional Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Desert Regional Medical Center Program?

Desert Regional Medical Center Program received 1,182 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Desert Regional Medical Center Program located?

Desert Regional Medical Center Program is located at 555 Tachevah Drive 3E - 101 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 Joel Trambley. The program coordinator, Ishmael Ramirez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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