Emergency Medicine
Our Emergency Medicine Residency Program offers 10 positions for a categorical three-year training track. To be eligible for the program, applicants must be either a United States citizen or permanent resident. We currently do not sponsor any visas.
All applicants are required to apply using the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application process. Applications submitted via mail, email or fax will not be reviewed.
We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Please register with NRMP if you wish to be matched with our program. We will not accept any applicants outside the NRMP Match.
Information Needed to Apply on ERAS
- ERAS Common Application Form
- Curriculum vitae
- Medical school transcripts
- Dean’s Letter of Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of three Letters of Recommendation are required, including at least one Emergency Medicine Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE)
- Personal statement
- Photograph
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) and/or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Exam (COMLEX) transcripts, as applicable
- If any required documents are in a language other than English, an English translation of the document must be provided
NRMP Program Information
Emergency Medicine Residency Program
State: | CA |
City: | Temecula |
Program Name: | Emergency Medicine Southwest Healthcare MEC |
ACGME ID: | 1100500221 |
Training Track: | Categorical |
NRMP Number: | 2213110C0 |
Interviews and Appointments
Our program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We will begin reviewing ERAS applications in September and continue on a rolling basis throughout the interview season. Interviews occur October through January. You will be notified through ERAS if you have been granted an interview.
Eligible applicants will be considered on the basis of residency program-related criteria such as their ability, aptitude, academic credentials and communication skills, and personal characteristics such as motivation, integrity and overall alignment with the mission of the program.
Our program does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status.
International Medical School Graduates
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate before starting residency orientation
- California Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) or California Medical License
- A graduation date prior to April 1 of the application year
What to Expect on Interview Day
- All interviews will be conducted virtually
- Welcome and program overview by the Program Director
- Approximately 3-4 interviews with Program Director and faculty
Travel and Directions
- From Ontario International Airport: Take the 15 South to Temecula Parkway (79 South) and head east, approximately two miles
- From San Diego International Airport: Take the 5 South to the 163 North to the 15 North, exit Temecula Parkway (79 South) and head east, approximately two miles
- Visitor parking is complementary around the facility
Appointments
- Official medical school transcript with degree issued and date of issuance
- Copy of medical school diploma
- Copy of social security card
- Copy of current driver’s license
- Copy of permanent resident card, if applicable
- Copies of current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) certification only if completed prior to starting residency)
- If required documentation is in different names, then proof of name change (i.e. marriage certificate or court document) must be provided
- If any required documents are in a language other than English, then an English translation of the documents must be provided