Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dignity Health Family Medicine Residency Program at Northridge, affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been preparing family physicians for over three decades. This well-established program trains 24 resident physicians over three years, focusing on direct hands-on experience under the guidance of board-certified family physicians associated with UCLA. Residents engage in clinical and hospital-based training, emphasizing the importance of patient relationships and community health.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Dignity Health Family Medicine Residency at Northridge does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or specific IMG criteria in the provided text. There is no information about IMG acceptance rates, eligibility for international graduates, or details surrounding visa sponsorship. Thus, it cannot be confirmed whether the program is IMG-friendly based on the available information.
Categorical Positions
24
Categorical Positions (detail)
24 residents per year
Program Website
Address
Northridge Medical Group, Dignity Health, Northridge, CA
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident population consists of 24 physicians training within the three-year residency program, although specific breakdowns of MD or DO residents, as well as the presence of International Medical Graduates, are not available in the text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first-year residents includes training under board-certified family physicians who are faculty members at UCLA, with a focus on a blend of clinic and hospital settings.
Application
# of Locations
Residents will work at the Northridge campus, which includes both the clinic and the hospital settings associated with Dignity Health.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
Dignity Health Family Medicine Residency at Northridge is one of the few teaching programs in the valley and has educated family physicians for more than three decades, with a strong emphasis on creating a supportive environment for residents.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program is three years long, emphasizing the development of excellent family physicians.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
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