Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Desert Regional Medical Center is an ACGME-approved three-year program that aims to train resilient, clinically excellent emergency physicians. The program emphasizes adaptability, humility, and dedication among residents and seeks coachable individuals. The program strives to provide exceptional medical care and education within a supportive community in Palm Springs. It aims to produce emergency medicine specialists who can effectively handle a variety of challenges in clinical settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program states that it does not meet the hard to fill criteria required for Visa sponsorship (Temporary TN work status, temporary H-1B, and J-1). Passing scores on the first attempt of USMLE steps 1 and 2 are required and ECFMG certification is required to start residency. Therefore, it may not be considered very IMG-friendly.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
10 residents per year
Program Website
Address
Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA
Program Director
Joel Stillings, D.O.
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Current Residents
Overview
The program accepts 10 residents each year, but the exact distribution of PGY-1 MDs and PGY-1 DOs is not specified in the document. Residents come from diverse backgrounds with various hobbies and reasons for choosing DRMC, indicating a strong sense of community and support.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The emergency medicine curriculum is designed according to ACGME accreditation standards, consisting of rotations in various specialties over 13 blocks of four weeks each.
Application
Applicants must apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and can apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Interviews are scheduled from October through December, on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All applications must be submitted through ERAS (applications via fax or email will not be reviewed). The interview day starts at 9:00 AM and ends by 2:00 PM.
# of Locations
Residents will work in diverse settings including various rotations across the Coachella Valley region.
Fellowship
The document does not provide specific information about fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths. It mainly discusses the residency training program and emphasizes a strong teaching program committed to resident education.
Resident Life
Overview
The Desert Regional Medical Center provides a unique family-like environment where residents are considered independently-driven and collectively strong, fostering a community of support and excellence among emergency medicine physicians.
On Call Schedule
Interviews scheduled in October through December, on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The interview day starts at 9:00 a.m. and concludes by 2:00 p.m.
# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for three years with training, including clinical excellence and personal growth.
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Alumni
Information on alumni outcomes is not specified in the document.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
ACGME accredited, excellent medical care and education.
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