Loma Linda, CA
Applicant sentiment — from 60 anonymous posts, 2017–2027
4.3 / 10
What anonymous posters said
Anonymous posters frequently discussed Loma Linda's interview-day presentation requirement and described the application and scheduling process as sometimes confusing. Several commenters offered mixed opinions on the program's reputation among California options, while some recommended completing an away rotation there to improve match chances.
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✅1. The kindest and most down-to-earth department chair I have ever encountered. I regret not ranking them higher in hindsight.
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Can someone please confirm if Loma Linda lets you live with a partner you arent married to? I know the med students aren't allowed to do that but is it the same for residents? thanks
The med students also have to attend chapel every week but I doubt the residents do
correct, not a requirement for Loma Linda residents
correct, not a requirement for Loma Linda residents
Does anyone have tea on Loma Linda? I'm sure most of us have heard they have a reputation of being toxic/residents taking their own life in other specialties, but how is derm? Trying to figure out signaling and don't want to waste one on a potentially toxic program. Thank you.
A really kind and supportive derm program! To my knowledge there have not been any issues like this in derm
https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/4th-resident-to-commit-suicide-at-llumc-since-july-3-4-are-anesthesia-residents.1298005/
I have no ties to Cali aside from some non immediate family in the Silicon valley area. I really wanted to do an away on the west coast to establish ties and signal I want to go there. I applied to UCSD on time and a few other programs later (OHSU, UCSF, Kaiser, Loma Linda) but haven’t heard anything… is there like no chance I get an away out west at this point? Is there anywhere else I can add an app to at this point where I might have a chance? I emailed UCSD coordinator once a month ago, is it too much to email again… I got rejected from the peds derm dates but haven’t heard ab the clinical derm
I was also rejected from peds derm dates and ghosted on adult derm so far from UCSD
Did Loma Linda start sending out acceptances? For which blocks?
yes
Are they only sending out acceptances for the first blocks right now??
Are they only sending out acceptances for the first blocks right now??
IS Loma linda done sending interviews?
is loma linda derm religious like the med school?
can someone please comments on Why I didn't rank higher for Kaiser, Loma Linda, UC Davis, UCLA, UCLA Harbor?
Wait loma linda's application opened today, but half of the dates were gone a few hours after I checked? Does that mean they filled up that quick??? I was literally in clinic :( Is there anything i can do to still apply?
did anyone like their aways at usc, ucla, ucsd?< they are all shitty<emory is better
Is it worth even bothering applying to these cali aways with no regional ties?
lol no not at all waste of $$ and a month of your time < + 10000x < if you have no geographic ties, it's even more worth it to do an away < I'd add to this by suggesting an away and securing a letter as well < only one worth doing is Loma Linda. They match an appreciable number of away rotators< Idk about this, I recieved interviews in states I have never been to, you never know who knows your letter writers and/or what a program is looking for
is anyone still waiting in loma linda waiting room??
Has anyone recieved a link for Loma Linda resident social tonight?
@ Loma Linda interviewees -- what are you putting in this powerpoint that includes stuff not on your application
guessing this letter from Loma Linda is a rejection...can anyone who downloaded it confirm? lol
Anyone hear back from Loma Linda about confirming their interview? I got their email this morning and responded but haven't heard back yet about what day or time I'll be interviewing...< haven't heard back!
How do we schedule for Loma Linda?
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I've never heard of this being a rule for Loma Linda residents