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Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

Surgery residency program in Loma Linda, California, sponsored by Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium.

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About Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

ACGME code
4400521034
Program director
Jukes Namm
Location
Loma Linda, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,237
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Loma Linda, California, sponsored by Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,237 applications and invited about 10.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
7
Interview rate
10.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White42%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jukes Namm
Program coordinator
Amy Albright
Coordinator phone
(909) 558-4289
Sponsoring institution
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium

Loma Linda University Medical Center 11175 Campus Street Room 21108 Loma Linda, CA 92350 Open in Google Maps

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 28% of residents at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program offer?

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program?

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program received 1,237 applications and interviewed about 10.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Loma Linda University Health 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 Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program located?

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program is located at Loma Linda University Medical Center 11175 Campus Street Room 21108 Loma Linda, CA 92350. Its sponsoring institution is Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium.

Who is the program director of Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program?

The program director is Jukes Namm. The program coordinator, Amy Albright, is the usual contact for application questions.

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