Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program

Internal 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
1400500927
Program director
Robin Abdelmalik
Location
Temecula, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
1,535
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
56%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Temecula, California, sponsored by Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,535 applications and invited about 26.1% 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 56% 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
26
Interview rate
26.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates34%
  • US IMGs47%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men62%
  • White30%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Robin Abdelmalik
Program coordinator
Dominique Hess
Coordinator phone
(951) 331-2537
Program phone
(951) 225-7800
Sponsoring institution
Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium

31700 Temecula Parkway 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 56% of residents at Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium 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 many residency positions does Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program offer?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program offers 26 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 26 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program received 1,535 applications and interviewed about 26.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 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 Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program located?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program is located at 31700 Temecula Parkway 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 Robin Abdelmalik. The program coordinator, Dominique Hess, is the usual contact for application questions.

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