Family Medicine Residency

Message From The Director

The Prime West Consortium/Desert Valley Family Medicine Residency is a newly accredited 8-8-8 program that offers full-spectrum training to ensure our graduates can pursue any path available within the family medicine array of care.

Although a newly accredited program we seek to provide the highest level of training and education for our residents.

Call for Information

A young African-American doctor consultations with a patient in a medical office

The residency is affiliated with the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) where our faculty maintain academic appointments. This combination of academic affiliation and a community-based hospital system offers a unique learning environment where emphasis remains focused on the training and education of our residents. Medical students and other learners rotate within the hospital system and residency, offering our residents opportunities to participate in teaching.

We seek residents who are committed to caring for underserved and under-represented minority patients while achieving excellence in personal growth during their training.

Jazma Phelps, DO
Director, Desert Valley Family Medicine Residency Program

[The Prime West Consortium/Desert Valley Family Medicine Residency Program received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in 2022. We will be recruiting for our charter PGY-1 class through the 2023 Match. ]

Overview

Mission

To support the needs of our community, through educating residents in the principles and practice of full-spectrum Family Medicine in an environment that provides comprehensive, evidence-based, compassionate patient centered care that aligns with the larger mission of our institution.

Aims

Model and sustain excellence in family medicine teaching
Encourage high quality scholarship and development
Model and sustain community involvement/community service
Maintain a focus on ongoing learning and education
Inspire continued program development to meet needs of community and learners
Train full spectrum so that graduates can pursue any path of the specialty desired
Provide high quality, cost-effective, and equitable patient centered care to a diverse population

How to apply

Our program only accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We fill our positions through the National Residency Match Program and personal interviews are required.

Interviews are scheduled after applications are reviewed and are available by invitation only.

What you need for your application, please submit the following materials via ERAS:

ERAS Common Application form
Current curriculum vitae
A personal statement
Medical school transcripts
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
USMLE or COMLEX transcripts
Letters of recommendation (minimum of three with at least one written by a family physician)

We require the following additional requirements for international medical graduates:

U.S. citizen or permanent resident status, we do sponsor J-1 visas
ECFMG certificate must be completed to be selected for an interview
U.S. clinical experience
Medical school graduation date no more than three years from the application cycle

**The 2022 interview season will be virtual and applicants will be invited through ERAS.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the Program Manager,
Natelie DeRose: DVH-FMRP@Primehealthcare.com.

Mail correspondence to:

Department of GME: Family Medicine Program
16850 Bear Valley Rd
Victorville, CA 92395

About our community

Desert Valley Hospital

Desert Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Victorville, California. Desert Valley Hospital ranks among the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including “100 Top Hospital” recognition, Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more.

Desert Valley Medical Group

Add below description below Desert Valley Medical group photo Desert Valley Medical Group has over 35 physicians in a broad range of specialties practicing throughout offices in the High Desert region of Southern California. Our doctors are committed to providing quality medical treatment and work to promote your good health in a professional and caring environment.

California University of Science and Medicine

CUSM is the academic affiliate for the CVMC Family Medicine Residency Program. The School received preliminary LCME accreditation and enrolled students in 2018. CUSM provides the residency the academic support such as access to the simulation lab and research opportunities. CVMC is excited to continue to our relationship.

Curriculum

Please note, the schedule below is the anticipated block schedule for next year. There are 13 blocks each year with a block consisting of 4 weeks. Residents will be provided with 16 days of PTO which can be used during outpatient rotations.