Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Kaiser Southern California Pediatric Residency Program located at the Los Angeles Medical Center provides a supportive, close-knit, and family-oriented training environment for residents. With a goal for residents to thrive as outstanding pediatricians, the program offers one-on-one mentorship from experienced pediatricians and subspecialists. Located in a region with a diverse population, residents engage in complex tertiary care while being well-equipped to handle common pediatric conditions in ambulatory settings. The program emphasizes the well-being of residents, lifelong resilience skills, and offers numerous research opportunities, all contributing to personalized career paths in pediatrics. With a strong commitment to diversity and community service, the residency aims to prepare its graduates for fulfilling careers in pediatric medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Kaiser Southern California Pediatric Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, but the program's affiliation with UCLA and the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, along with their emphasis on diversity and inclusion, suggests a potential openness to International Medical Graduates. There is an indication of acceptance of diverse educational backgrounds and a supportive training environment, but more specific details regarding IMG applicants, such as ECFMG certification acceptance or current IMG residents, are not provided.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
8 residents available starting July 1, 2025, with an application deadline of November 1, 2024. Specific details regarding prelim or other types of residents are not provided.
Program Website
Address
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, 4867 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Program Director
Joshua A. May, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
There are currently 8 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the Kaiser Southern California Pediatric Residency Program. The program maintains a balanced and diverse resident cohort, preparing them for various opportunities in pediatric healthcare.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum offers a robust training experience, including complex tertiary care and the opportunity to manage pediatric conditions and ambulatory pediatrics in a community-based setting.
Application
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024; Interview Timeframe: November-January; 8 positions available; Next positions available: July 1, 2025; Early submission is recommended as interview slots may fill prior to the deadline.
# of Locations
There are multiple clinic and hospital locations for the residency.
Fellowship
The residency program offers a pediatric community medicine fellowship as an option for residents interested in extending their training. The program has links to various fellowship opportunities with 35% of residents entering fellowships upon graduation, excluding hospitalists. Moreover, 50% of graduates from the past decade have continued their careers within Kaiser Permanente, either as subspecialists after fellowship or in various roles post-graduation.
Resident Life
Overview
The program fosters a close-knit family environment for training while providing one-on-one mentorship from pediatricians and subspecialists. It emphasizes resident well-being and personalized training paths and is affiliated with UCLA and the Bernard J. Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically spans three years.
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Alumni
35% of our residents enter fellowships; 50% of our graduates continue their careers within Kaiser Permanente (either as subspecialists post fellowship or post-graduation).
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers one-on-one mentorship from pediatricians and subspecialists, a close-knit family environment, research opportunities, and emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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