Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

Loma Linda, CA

Specialty:Orthopaedic surgery

ACGME Code:2600521063

NRMP Code:1024260C0

Status:Continued Accreditation

Overview

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium provides a comprehensive and hands-on training experience centered around the principles of orthopaedic surgery. This program emphasizes a supportive and family-oriented environment, promoting strong relationships among faculty, residents, and staff, which is crucial for fostering professional growth.

Program Overview

This residency program consists of 25 residents and aims to train surgeons who possess both clinical and technical expertise along with whole person care principles. Residents experience a high volume of operative cases early in their training, which is integral to developing the necessary skills for their future practice. The program benefits from its affiliation with the only Level 1 Trauma Center in San Bernardino County, allowing residents to gain diverse clinical experiences across multiple settings including county hospitals and VA hospitals 1.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured to offer a well-rounded orthopaedic education, with an emphasis on hands-on experience and early operative involvement. Residents participate in didactic sessions protected from clinical duties, and there are dedicated research blocks integrated into the training timeline. Throughout their residency, they rotate through various specialties relevant to orthopaedic surgery, including general surgery, vascular surgery, and pediatrics.

Residents from all PGY levels engage in a mix of experiences: PGY-1 residents focus on foundational orthopaedic rotations, while PGY-2 through PGY-5 residents rotate through specialized fields such as trauma, spine surgery, and joint replacement, culminating in a chief administrative role in PGY-5 2.

Rotations and Training Sites

The training includes rotations at multiple institutions: the Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. This diversity ensures exposure to a variety of patient populations and clinical scenarios. Additionally, residents have the unique opportunity to participate in international rotations, including service projects in Haiti 3.

Research Opportunities

Research is a vital component of the program, with dedicated time for residents to engage in projects and contribute to the field of orthopaedics. The program encourages collaboration with faculty for conducting meaningful research, which is instrumental in developing critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for a successful career in medicine 4.

Global Health and Community Engagement

The program integrates a global health initiative, allowing residents to actively participate in outreach activities and international service opportunities. This involvement fosters an appreciation for diverse healthcare landscapes and equips residents with the skills to address global health challenges 5.

Health Disparities Focus

Residents are educated about the unique healthcare needs of underserved populations, focusing on health disparities prevalent in the community. This includes understanding social determinants of health and implementing strategies to improve health outcomes 6.

Support and Well-Being

The program actively promotes residents' well-being through various support systems, including the designation of a Chief Wellness Resident who implements wellness initiatives. The curriculum takes a holistic approach, ensuring that residents' health, lifestyle, and well-being are prioritized 7.

Stipends and Benefits

Loma Linda University offers highly competitive stipends and comprehensive benefits for residents, including medical and dental coverage, housing allowances, and reimbursement for educational expenses. Specific perks like a wellness program and meal allowances are designed to support the quality of life for residents 8.

Visa Support and Application Requirements

The program provides support for international medical graduates, accepting J-1 visas sponsored by ECFMG and H-1B visas. Applicants are expected to have completed relevant medical training, and there are criteria regarding the maximum number of unsuccessful attempts at board examinations, ensuring high standards in the selection process 9.

Competitiveness of the Program

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Loma Linda University is known to be highly competitive, attracting a diverse pool of applicants, including both DO and IMG candidates. This diversity enriches the residency environment, fostering broader perspectives in clinical practice and research 10.

Web sources

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Overview 2. Curriculum Details 3. Global Health Initiatives 4. Research Opportunities 5. Health Disparities Focus 6. Support and Well-Being Programs 7. Stipends and Benefits Information 8. Application Process 9. Visa Support Information 10. Competitiveness of the Program

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Program data

ACGME History ^[3]

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation0

Full accreditation0

Continued27

Warning0

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2000 - 2001	Continued Full Accreditation	Dec 4, 1996
02	2001 - 2002	Continued Full Accreditation	Jan 10, 2002
03	2002 - 2003	Continued Full Accreditation	Jan 10, 2002
04	2003 - 2004	Continued Full Accreditation	Jan 10, 2002
05	2004 - 2005	Continued Full Accreditation	Jan 10, 2002
06	2005 - 2006	Continued Full Accreditation	Jan 10, 2002
07	2006 - 2007	Continued	Jan 13, 2007
08	2007 - 2008	Continued	Jan 13, 2007
09	2008 - 2009	Continued	Jan 16, 2009
10	2009 - 2010	Continued	Jan 16, 2009

Program

Program Size

6, 6, 6, 6, 6 (5 years)^[1]

Accreditation Status

Continued Accreditation

(Effective: January 9, 2026)

Composition ^[2]

MD · 100%

Training

Fellowship Rate:31%^[2]

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:0.7X^[1]

Residents Career Path ^[2]

Fellowship · 31%

Other · 69%

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: --

First Year Paid Vacation: 30 days^[1]

First Year Salary: $74,880^[1]

First Year Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty: 15 hours ^[1]

First Year Average Weekly Hours: 60 hours^[1]

Admission

USMLE Step 2 Score: --

Visa Sponsorship:--^[2]

YOG Cutoff:--

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Incoming Schools

44%

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

More than 1 school has this rank*

* Multiple schools share the same admissions rate.

Rotation Duration by Site

Rotation Duration Chart Data

Benchmarks

Match & stats

2026 Residency Applicant & Interview Insights

No data available for USMLE STEP 2 CK Score

No 2026 Applicant & Interview Insights available for this program.

Note: The AIR (Applicant Interview Rate) is calculated as the percentage of applicants in each category who were offered interviews. A higher AIR suggests stronger alignment with program preferences, indicating a greater likelihood of the program favoring applicants in this category.

USMLE STEP 2 CK Score ^[2]

No data available for USMLE
STEP 2 CK Score

COMLEX Level 2 Score ^[2]

No data available for COMLEX
Level 2 Score

Match History ^[4]

Track ID: 1024260C0

2021

5 of 5

2022

5 of 5

2023

5 of 5

2024

5 of 5

2025

5 of 5

2026

6 of 6

Filled Position

Unfilled Position

Roster

Publications

22 Publications (5 yr)

Peer-reviewed output from faculty and residents, last 5 years

22 Publications (5 yr)

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine2026

The Role of Ultrasound Across the Continuum of Care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Christopher M Jobe,¹Levon N Nazarian,²Brett J Kindle,³Larry E Miller,⁴

PMID: 41636385doi.org/10.1002/jum.70196

Journal of hand surgery global online2025

Midterm Outcomes of Four-Corner Fusion Surgery Using Nitinol Staples.

Arya A Ahmady,¹Mohammad Zalzaleh,¹Barth B Riedel,¹

PMID: 40823525doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100805

Location

Loma Linda, CA ^[5]

Population

24,791

Median income

$82,824Above

Education

51.9%Above

Employment

58.1%Below

Health

6.8%Above

Age

37On par

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices ^[6]

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Loma Linda, CA

State - California

United States

1/31/2015

N/A

$1,615

$1,193

2/28/2015

N/A

$1,623

$1,199

3/31/2015

N/A

$1,658

$1,206

4/30/2015

N/A

$1,678

$1,213

5/31/2015

N/A

$1,736

$1,228

6/30/2015

N/A

$1,750

$1,233

7/31/2015

N/A

$1,737

$1,235

8/31/2015

N/A

$1,758

$1,241

9/30/2015

N/A

$1,775

$1,245

10/31/2015

N/A

$1,780

$1,253

11/30/2015

N/A

$1,792

$1,259

12/31/2015

N/A

$1,793

$1,263

1/31/2016

N/A

$1,827

$1,275

2/29/2016

N/A

$1,834

$1,279

3/31/2016

N/A

$1,835

$1,282

4/30/2016

N/A

$1,833

$1,285

5/31/2016

N/A

$1,876

$1,291

6/30/2016

N/A

$1,885

$1,294

7/31/2016

N/A

$1,884

$1,295

8/31/2016

N/A

$1,904

$1,303

9/30/2016

N/A

$1,910

$1,307

10/31/2016

N/A

$1,916

$1,311

11/30/2016

N/A

$1,923

$1,312

12/31/2016

N/A

$1,928

$1,313

1/31/2017

N/A

$1,940

$1,317

2/28/2017

N/A

$1,955

$1,324

3/31/2017

N/A

$1,980

$1,335

4/30/2017

N/A

$1,989

$1,346

5/31/2017

N/A

$1,997

$1,353

6/30/2017

N/A

$2,009

$1,357

7/31/2017

N/A

$2,010

$1,359

8/31/2017

N/A

$2,010

$1,363

9/30/2017

$1,440

$2,023

$1,406

10/31/2017

$1,456

$2,031

$1,414

11/30/2017

$1,433

$2,033

$1,413

12/31/2017

$1,452

$2,051

$1,420

1/31/2018

$1,433

$2,058

$1,422

2/28/2018

$1,457

$2,070

$1,427

3/31/2018

$1,462

$2,070

$1,429

4/30/2018

$1,491

$2,078

$1,434

5/31/2018

$1,497

$2,083

$1,438

6/30/2018

$1,512

$2,091

$1,444

7/31/2018

$1,515

$2,099

$1,449

8/31/2018

$1,535

$2,106

$1,455

9/30/2018

$1,547

$2,113

$1,461

10/31/2018

$1,562

$2,119

$1,465

11/30/2018

$1,572

$2,134

$1,473

12/31/2018

$1,576

$2,159

$1,482

1/31/2019

$1,577

$2,170

$1,492

2/28/2019

$1,588

$2,173

$1,495

3/31/2019

$1,586

$2,197

$1,503

4/30/2019

$1,578

$2,209

$1,509

5/31/2019

$1,589

$2,215

$1,514

6/30/2019

$1,596

$2,223

$1,519

7/31/2019

$1,604

$2,235

$1,526

8/31/2019

$1,600

$2,242

$1,531

9/30/2019

$1,606

$2,249

$1,534

10/31/2019

$1,599

$2,256

$1,541

11/30/2019

$1,618

$2,257

$1,545

12/31/2019

$1,621

$2,263

$1,552

1/31/2020

$1,646

$2,275

$1,560

2/29/2020

$1,637

$2,281

$1,565

3/31/2020

$1,638

$2,284

$1,565

4/30/2020

$1,632

$2,291

$1,566

5/31/2020

$1,638

$2,279

$1,563

6/30/2020

$1,641

$2,275

$1,562

7/31/2020

$1,641

$2,277

$1,571

8/31/2020

$1,640

$2,282

$1,574

9/30/2020

$1,664

$2,295

$1,586

10/31/2020

$1,722

$2,304

$1,593

11/30/2020

$1,749

$2,316

$1,602

12/31/2020

$1,751

$2,327

$1,606

1/31/2021

$1,737

$2,336

$1,613

2/28/2021

$1,751

$2,348

$1,620

3/31/2021

$1,786

$2,351

$1,629

4/30/2021

$1,843

$2,368

$1,649

5/31/2021

$1,881

$2,393

$1,663

6/30/2021

$1,903

$2,417

$1,686

7/31/2021

$1,909

$2,446

$1,707

8/31/2021

$1,930

$2,479

$1,729

9/30/2021

$1,949

$2,511

$1,752

10/31/2021

$1,967

$2,525

$1,767

11/30/2021

$1,970

$2,551

$1,777

12/31/2021

$1,991

$2,557

$1,791

1/31/2022

$2,024

$2,579

$1,800

2/28/2022

$2,063

$2,600

$1,820

3/31/2022

$2,090

$2,623

$1,829

4/30/2022

$2,068

$2,641

$1,841

5/31/2022

$2,078

$2,651

$1,852

6/30/2022

$2,091

$2,662

$1,861

7/31/2022

$2,144

$2,665

$1,868

8/31/2022

$2,182

$2,669

$1,872

9/30/2022

$2,196

$2,670

$1,875

10/31/2022

$2,186

$2,676

$1,873

11/30/2022

$2,181

$2,682

$1,875

12/31/2022

$2,181

$2,684

$1,874

1/31/2023

$2,184

$2,672

$1,877

2/28/2023

$2,180

$2,665

$1,879

3/31/2023

$2,199

$2,663

$1,884

4/30/2023

$2,215

$2,676

$1,886

5/31/2023

$2,220

$2,666

$1,886

6/30/2023

$2,206

$2,666

$1,886

7/31/2023

$2,205

$2,680

$1,891

8/31/2023

$2,203

$2,683

$1,908

9/30/2023

$2,217

$2,688

$1,912

10/31/2023

$2,204

$2,697

$1,916

11/30/2023

$2,196

$2,696

$1,918

12/31/2023

$2,201

$2,705

$1,921

1/31/2024

$2,191

$2,703

$1,928

2/29/2024

$2,203

$2,707

$1,932

3/31/2024

$2,193

$2,712

$1,935

4/30/2024

$2,226

$2,722

$1,942

5/31/2024

$2,224

$2,731

$1,946

6/30/2024

$2,225

$2,741

$1,973

7/31/2024

$2,209

$2,745

$1,958

8/31/2024

$2,225

$2,752

$1,992

9/30/2024

$2,223

$2,763

$1,993

10/31/2024

$2,221

$2,762

$1,995

11/30/2024

$2,245

$2,767

$1,999

12/31/2024

$2,262

$2,770

$2,003

1/31/2025

$2,306

$2,805

$2,006

2/28/2025

$2,311

$2,820

$2,007

3/31/2025

$2,322

$2,836

$2,016

4/30/2025

$2,311

$2,846

$2,019

5/31/2025

$2,325

$2,849

$2,022

6/30/2025

$2,346

$2,849

$2,026

7/31/2025

$2,365

$2,854

$2,029

8/31/2025

$2,362

$2,862

$2,027

9/30/2025

$2,368

$2,834

$2,030

10/31/2025

$2,393

$2,894

$2,052

11/30/2025

$2,393

$2,907

$2,095

12/31/2025

$2,387

$2,907

$2,086

1/31/2026

$2,367

$2,925

$2,160

2/28/2026

$2,366

$2,926

$2,178

Crime — All violent offences ^[7]

Rate per 100,000 residents

Rate per 100,000 people Over Time

Date

Region - Loma Linda, CA

State - California

United States

4/1/2021

5/1/2021

6/1/2021

7/1/2021

8/1/2021

9/1/2021

10/1/2021

11/1/2021

12/1/2021

1/1/2022

2/1/2022

3/1/2022

106

4/1/2022

103

5/1/2022

109

6/1/2022

109

7/1/2022

113

8/1/2022

113

9/1/2022

109

10/1/2022

107

11/1/2022

12/1/2022

104

1/1/2023

108

2/1/2023

3/1/2023

101

4/1/2023

104

5/1/2023

112

6/1/2023

108

7/1/2023

116

8/1/2023

113

9/1/2023

109

10/1/2023

117

11/1/2023

12/1/2023

104

1/1/2024

2/1/2024

3/1/2024

100

4/1/2024

101

5/1/2024

106

6/1/2024

106

7/1/2024

109

8/1/2024

106

9/1/2024

104

10/1/2024

102

11/1/2024

12/1/2024

1/1/2025

2/1/2025

3/1/2025

4/1/2025

5/1/2025

6/1/2025

7/1/2025

100

8/1/2025

9/1/2025

10/1/2025

11/1/2025

12/1/2025

1/1/2026

2/1/2026

3/1/2026

Living in Loma Linda, CA

Crime Rate and Safety

Loma Linda is known for its safety and low crime rate, making it a family-friendly community.

Fun Activities

Loma Linda offers outdoor activities like hiking in nearby mountains, as well as cultural events at Loma Linda University.

Climate

Loma Linda enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.

Races and Population

The population of Loma Linda is diverse, with a mix of races and ethnicities.

Education

Loma Linda is home to Loma Linda University, which offers various educational programs and healthcare services.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Loma Linda is higher compared to the national average, mainly due to housing costs.

Nearby Cities

Riverside and San Bernardino are nearby cities, approximately 20-30 minutes away by car. Riverside is known for its historic Mission Inn and UC Riverside, while San Bernardino offers cultural attractions and outdoor adventures.

Pros

Safe environment
access to outdoor activities
diverse population
educational opportunities at Loma Linda University.

Cons

Higher cost of living
limited nightlife options.

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References

1. Freida - https://freida.ama-assn.org/program/2600521063

2. Residency Explorer - https://www.residencyexplorer.org/Program/GetByIdWithMedicalSpecialty/004da178-a26d-5320-bde1-284f0b1f899f

3. ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS) - https://apps.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search

4. NRMP Results and Data: 2022-2026 Main Residency Match - https://www.nrmp.org/match-data/2026/03/program-results-2022-2026/

5. United States Census Bureau - https://data.census.gov/profile/City,_VS?g=160XX00US0642370

6. Zillow Research - Observed Rent Index (ZORI) - https://www.zillow.com/research/data/

7. FBI - Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) - https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr

Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

Overview

Program Overview

Curriculum

Rotations and Training Sites

Research Opportunities

Global Health and Community Engagement

Health Disparities Focus

Support and Well-Being

Stipends and Benefits

Visa Support and Application Requirements

Competitiveness of the Program

Web sources

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Program data

Program

Training

Quality of Life

Admission

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Incoming Schools

Rotation Duration by Site

Benchmarks

Match & stats

2026 Residency Applicant & Interview Insights

Match History Matched positions of the program in previous years [4]

Roster

Publications

The Role of Ultrasound Across the Continuum of Care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Midterm Outcomes of Four-Corner Fusion Surgery Using Nitinol Staples.

Location

Living in Loma Linda, CA

Crime Rate and Safety

Fun Activities

Climate

Races and Population

Education

Cost of Living

Nearby Cities

Pros

Cons

FAQ

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Other specialties near Loma Linda, CA

References

Match History ^[4]