Transitional YearCommunity-based

Desert Regional Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Palm Springs, California, sponsored by Desert Regional Medical Center.

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About Desert Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9990500004
Program director
Joel Trambley
Location
Palm Springs, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
800
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.3%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Desert Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Palm Springs, California, sponsored by Desert Regional Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 800 applications and invited about 17.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
17.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Joel Trambley
Program coordinator
Anastasia Palega
Coordinator phone
(760) 424-7497
Program phone
(760) 424-7479
Sponsoring institution
Desert Regional Medical Center

1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive 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.

How competitive is Desert Regional Medical Center Program?

Desert Regional Medical Center Program received 800 applications and interviewed about 17.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Desert Regional Medical Center Program located?

Desert Regional Medical Center Program is located at 1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive 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, Anastasia Palega, is the usual contact for application questions.