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On this page, you’ll find answers to common questions about our program. For questions not listed on this page, please contact us at:
11234 Anderson St., Room 1503
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 909-558-4074
Email: LLUIMResidency@llu.edu
How many letters of recommendations do you require?
Our program requires three letters of recommendation.
Do you require a complete Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate before offering an interview?
Our medical center sponsors an H-1B visa for applicants who are on the F-1 visa and will graduate from a US medical school. All others must obtain the J-1 visa.
Is Loma Linda a religious institution?
Yes, Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist institution.
Does it matter that I am not Adventist?
Not at all. We wholeheartedly accept residents and staff from all backgrounds and religious beliefs.
How will I notice the Adventist traditions in the hospital?
In keeping with the traditions of the Adventist church, we promote a lifestyle of physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness. You may notice this in various aspects of the program, from the vegetarian cafeterias on campus to our approach to caring for patients.