Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine Residency Program in Los Angeles provides an extensive and diverse training experience rooted in evidence-based family medicine. Founded in 1972, this accredited program focuses on comprehensive training across various clinical settings. Residents benefit from a robust academic environment, extensive patient care exposure, and numerous teaching interactions, ensuring they are well-prepared for both primary care and specialized fellowships after graduation.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente has not explicitly mentioned details regarding its IMG-friendliness through specific keywords like 'International Medical Graduates' or 'IMG acceptance rate.' However, the program does serve a diverse population and offers extensive opportunities, which may suggest a welcoming environment for IMGs. Additional indicators such as acceptance of ECFMG certification and visa sponsorships were not found in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
9
Categorical Positions (detail)
9
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Program Director
Adriana Montoya
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Current Residents
Overview
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
First-year residents (PGY-1) will obtain quality evidence-based family medicine training in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with numerous teaching opportunities with nearly 100 medical students per year and weekly workshops for clinical skills and procedures.
Application
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024. Interview Timeframe: October-January. Positions Available: 9. Next Positions Available: July 1, 2025. *Interview slots may also be filled prior to application deadline, therefore early submission is recommended.
# of Locations
Residents work at the Los Angeles Medical Center, which serves as a referral center for over 4 million Kaiser Permanente members across Southern California.
Fellowship
The program offers accredited fellowships in Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice/Palliative Care. Residents who complete the program receive a graduation certificate from both Kaiser Permanente and UCLA, enhancing their competitive qualifications for further specialized training or career positions in these areas.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center was accredited in 1972, being the first in Southern California, and offers a unique clinical experience with a combination of standard and high-level case management.
On Call Schedule
When taking call on inpatient pediatrics, medicine, and obstetrics, you function as that service’s intern resulting in no competition from other interns for deliveries or patient care experiences.
# of Years of Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program is typically 3 years in duration.
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Alumni
Graduates have gone onto fellowships in Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine, Geriatrics, Palliative/Hospice, and Community Medicine. Many have taken leadership positions in public health, managed care, and academia.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents receive free subscription to UpToDate, MD Consult, Ovid, PubMed, KP Clinical Guidelines, Cochrane. Educational stipend to attend educational conferences. One week free of all clinical duties during 3rd year to study for board exam.
PGY-1 Salary
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