Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency Training Program at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (LAMC) offers a comprehensive four-year integrated training, commencing from PGY-1 and finishing at PGY-4. The program aims to develop clinical and technical proficiency in dermatology, with practical experience across various settings, including medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, and surgical skills. Residents are also encouraged to engage in research activities and attend dermatology meetings, providing a well-rounded experience in the field.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles accepts a limited number of international medical graduates. There is no explicit mention of a high IMG acceptance rate or detailed eligibility criteria for international graduates in the provided text. However, it is implied that residents complete a preliminary year in internal medicine, which may indicate a welcoming environment for various graduate backgrounds.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
2 residency positions starting from the PGY-1 year, including a preliminary year in internal medicine.
Program Website
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Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Program Director
Louis Arevalo
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the program has 2 residency positions, catering to residents in their first year (PGY-1) through to their fourth year (PGY-4), with details on the total number of current residents not specified in the text provided.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents accepted to our program do a preliminary year in internal medicine onsite prior to starting the dermatology program (PGY2-4). The program emphasizes clinical care in multiple practice settings to provide an in-depth understanding of dermatologic conditions, as well as development of pathological and surgical skills required for the practice of the specialty.
Application
Application Deadline: October 15, 2024; Interview Timeframe: January-January; *Interview slots may also be filled prior to application deadline, therefore early submission is recommended. Our review committee will begin reviewing applications once ERAS opens to programs in October.
# of Locations
Residency training is based primarily out of Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, with additional training in rotations including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, City of Hope, and various Kaiser sites including Panorama City.
Fellowship
The program provides opportunities for research projects during the preliminary year. Graduates may also pursue a variety of fellowships, including specialties related to dermatology such as Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, as well as others available through Kaiser Permanente, but specific affiliated fellowships are not detailed.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency Training Program at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center offers a four-year integrated training program with 2 residency positions starting from the PGY-1 year through the PGY-4 year.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents have ample elective time for research projects and opportunities to attend regional and national dermatology meetings.
PGY-1 Salary
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