Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program

Transitional Year 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
9990500251
Program director
Mariam Fahim
Location
Temecula, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
697
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Temecula, California, sponsored by Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium.

In the latest application cycle the program received 697 applications and invited about 22.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
22.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates45%
  • US DO graduates45%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White9%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American9%

Contact and location

Program director
Mariam Fahim
Program coordinator
Breanna Alamillo
Coordinator phone
(951) 331-2528
Program phone
(951) 813-3760
Sponsoring institution
Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium

31700 Temecula Parkway 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 9% of residents at Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program received 697 applications and interviewed about 22.2% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program located?

Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program is located at 31700 Temecula Parkway 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 Mariam Fahim. The program coordinator, Breanna Alamillo, is the usual contact for application questions.