ARMC/Kaiser General Surgery
Welcome to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Fontana General Surgery Program webpage. We are a 5 year, ACGME-accredited program in General Surgery located in the Inland Empire of Southern California. The program enjoys the benefit of spanning two contrasting institutions which provides the benefit of exposure to the full range of General Surgery. ARMC is a San Bernardino County operated, 456-bed university-affiliated teaching facility. ARMC is both a Level I Trauma Center and Regional Burn center. Kaiser Fontana is part of Kaiser Permanente, one of the leading HMOs in the United States.
The Inland Empire is an underrated living destination, well situated in an area close to mountains, desert, and the ocean. Outdoor activities are plentiful. Also nearby are major urban centers in Los Angeles (55 miles), Orange County (50 miles), San Diego (110 miles), and Las Vegas (230 miles).
Mission Statement
To create an environment of learning and innovation for the training of highly skilled, competent, and compassionate General Surgeons. Surgeons who are ready to serve a diverse community of varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, or pursue further sub-specialty training.
Recruitment
We practice holistic review and look beyond scores to the whole applicant with emphasis on characteristics such as clinical excellence, professionalism, teamwork, communication, leadership, service, and a growth mindset.
Selection criteria include:
Clerkship/MSPE narratives and clinical performance (surgery, ICU, medicine)
A minimum of 3 Letters of recommendation
USMLE/COMLEX considered in context (no single factor is determinative)
Evidence of reliability, communication, leadership, and collaboration
Scholarship/quality improvement and curiosity to learn
Service to diverse communities and mission fit
Application logistics: We participate in ERAS and the NRMP. We do not offer visa sponsorship (J-1, H-1B, or other). Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship at the time of application and employment.
Equal Opportunity: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive, supportive learning environment.