Internal Medicine — IMG-Friendly Fellowship-Oriented Programs in California
Explore IMG-friendly residency programs that focus on fellowship training in California. These programs cater to international medical graduates and prioritize research opportunities and specialized training.
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10 programs found.
St Joseph's Medical Center Program
Stockton, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 27%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 73%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program
Fresno, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 4STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 11%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 44%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 46%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Sierra View Medical Center Program
Porterville, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 8%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 8%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 85%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Healthcare/Los Robles Regional Medical Center Program
Thousand Oaks, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyMD 15%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 19%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 66%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of California Riverside School of Medicine/St. Bernardine Medical Center – Dignity Health Program
San Bernardino, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 226 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 4%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 15%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 82%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program
La Jolla, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 2STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyMD 81%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 10%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program
Santa Barbara, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1MD 23%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 31%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 46%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
St Mary Medical Center Program
Long Beach, CA |
Internal medicine
STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1MD 19%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 43%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 38%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Eisenhower Medical Center Program
Rancho Mirage, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 230 Research Focused IMG FriendlyMD 5%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 3%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 92%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital Program
Oakland, CA |
Internal medicine
Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyMD 28%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 28%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 44%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.