Thoracic Surgery - Independent Residency Program
Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumLoma Linda University Health Education Consortium is an ACGME-accredited university-based Thoracic surgery - independent residency program in Loma Linda, CA. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports 33.3% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $84,947. 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
3 years · Last ACGME review 2012
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
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
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Loma Linda University Children’s Health is committed to keeping children healing, healthy and happy, no matter where they are in their healthcare journey. With the 343-bed Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and multiple clinics throughout the four-county Inland Empire — the largest geographic region in California — Children’s Health provides all aspects of care to nearly 100,000 patients every year. Healing. Healthy. Happy.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 7 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital · Loma Linda, CA
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
PrimaryLoma Linda University Medical Center
Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $84,947 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 13.3% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$2,695/mo · 60 days on market3.92% rental listings MoM
SpecialsListings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for San Bernardino County, California (US Census ACS).
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
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 2 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 does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
- 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 $84,947. 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 Thoracic surgery - independent residency program positions as they appear.