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Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program

Surgery residency program in Wildomar, California, sponsored by Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium.

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About Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program

ACGME code
4400500005
Program director
Marvin Atchison
Location
Wildomar, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
494
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Wildomar, California, sponsored by Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 494 applications and invited about 14.2% 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 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
14.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs58%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White37%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%

Contact and location

Program director
Marvin Atchison
Program coordinator
Marissa Barbadoro
Coordinator phone
(951) 304-7175
Sponsoring institution
Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium

36485 Inland Valley Dr Wildomar, CA 92595 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 58% of residents at Southwest Healthcare Medical 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.

How many residency positions does Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program offer?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program received 494 applications and interviewed about 14.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program located?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program is located at 36485 Inland Valley Dr Wildomar, CA 92595. 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 Marvin Atchison. The program coordinator, Marissa Barbadoro, is the usual contact for application questions.

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