Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Charles R. Drew University is dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities within under-resourced communities. Located in Los Angeles, this program emphasizes social equity and trains residents to become physician leaders committed to justice and equitable healthcare. The curriculum involves hands-on experience in multiple clinical specialties, and the primary site is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center. Residents receive extensive support, including wellness services and a diverse range of rotations.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Eight new categorical residents accepted each year, details about preliminary or rural positions not found.
Program Website
Address
1731 E. 120th St.
 Los Angeles, CA 90059
Program Director
Matthew Yu, DO, MPH
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Current Residents
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency currently has 8 PGY-1 residents enrolled which positions them to gain extensive training in various crucial medical disciplines, all aimed at addressing the needs of underserved populations.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The rotation curriculum includes Community and Behavior Health, Adult Inpatient, Family Medicine Inpatient, Maternity Care, MICU, MSK-Ortho, Pediatric Inpatient, Pediatric Outpatient, and Newborn for PGY1 residents. PGY2 includes rotations in Urgent Care, Community Health, Emergency Medicine, Women's Health, and more. PGY3 includes Family Medicine Inpatient, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine, and other electives.
Application
Submit the ERAS application, medical/osteopathic school transcript, dean's letter, personal statement, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, USLME Step 1 and Step 2 transcript (or COMLEX Level I & II), and ECFMG Certification (if applicable). The application deadline is October 30th. Interviews are conducted from October through February.
# of Locations
The residents will work at several clinical sites, primarily at Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, California Hospital Medical Center, and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Fellowship
Opportunities for fellowships post-residency or career development are not specified in the provided text. However, residents are trained in various clinical specialties that could lead to opportunities in subspecialties or further education.
Resident Life
Overview
Built on a tradition of serving under-resourced communities and underrepresented individuals, the program emphasizes healthcare disparity reform and human equity. It aims to develop physician leaders devoted to justice and equity, advocating for healthcare change within local neighborhoods.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for three years, with eight new residents accepted each year.
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Alumni
Alumni of the Family Medicine Residency at Charles R. Drew University are typically engaged in primary care roles and have a strong focus on serving underserved communities. Over the years, many graduates have advanced into leadership roles within community health systems and some have pursued academic positions or fellowships in various areas of family medicine.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Emotional and lifestyle wellness support, 24-hour access to confidential, culturally sensitive counseling services. Salary details are as per CIR SEIU Healthcare Collective Bargaining Agreement.
PGY-1 Salary
To view the current salary levels please review the CIR (Committee of Interns and Residents) SEIU Healthcare Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Vacation
The text mentions that the PGY-1 residents are allocated time for vacation but does not specify the exact amount of vacation days or carryover policy in the document.