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Rheumatology Residency Program

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
Loma Linda, CA
Continued AccreditationACGME #1500521090UniversityJ1J-1

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium is an ACGME-accredited university-based Rheumatology residency program in Loma Linda, CA. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 6 residents in training. It reports 33.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $80,704. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
3
6 residents · 6 approved
PGY-1 salary
$80.7k
IMG percentage
33.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1987 · 2 years

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
33%
x
US MD
50%
x
DO
17%
x
Women
50%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

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Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
18
Community size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Readmission0 better · 4 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
669
ED visits
6,341
Inpatient surgeries
113
Outpatient surgeries
1,020
Births
205
Daily census
4
Full-time staff
110

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Heber Valley Hospital · Heber City, UT

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Heber Valley Hospital

Primary
Heber City, UT18 beds

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda, CA533 beds

Riverside University Health System

Moreno Valley, CA439 beds

Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital

Loma Linda, CA268 beds

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Loma Linda, CA343 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,336/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~22.2% of pay
Take-home$4,336/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,495/mo
State tax$895/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $80,704 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 13.3% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Wasatch County, Utah (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
13.3%
Includes 1% mental-health surtax over $1M.
Median Income
$115,146
+$37k vs US median
Avg Commute
23 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Heather Gillespie, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Program Director

Mrs. Mercedes Fierros

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium 8000501147 - LOMA LINDA, CA

Coordinator

Ms. Dottie Acosta

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Mrs. LaTanya R Pickett

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium located?
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium is located in Loma Linda, CA.
What type of program is Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium?
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium is a university-based residency program.
Is Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium?
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium has approximately 6 residents in training.
How much is rent near Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium?
Median rent near Loma Linda, CA is ~$1,495/month for a 1BR and ~$1,995/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 33.3% of Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium require?
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium?
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium reports a PGY-1 salary of $80,704. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Rheumatology residency program positions as they appear.