Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center
The Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Internal Medicine residency in Las Vegas, NV is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Internal medicine residency at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV, offered in partnership with OPTI-West and Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. Residents spend one calendar month on each rotation and attend internal medicine clinic one half-day per week.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Rotations are one calendar month each, with six inpatient internal medicine blocks in Year 1 (two are night medicine) and a continuity clinic one half-day per week.
- Didactics include a protected academic half-day, morning report, Grand Rounds, tumor board, M&M, board review, journal club and subspecialty lectures.
- Graduates go into hospital medicine, fellowships and private practice.
- Housestaff are allowed 160 PTO hours a year, residents are paid every 2 weeks, and internal medicine residents receive a $1,250 conference stipend once during the three years.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; the program does not sponsor visas.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $61,800.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $64,272.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $66,843.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $69,517.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $72,297.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $75,189.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Scott Silver, DO
- Address
- 620 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106
- Phone
- 702-388-8436
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Internal Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Internal Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Internal Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.