Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurology Residency Training Program at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center provides an intensive four-year integrated training experience with a focus on neurological subspecialties. The program is designed to offer in-depth training through a blend of inpatient and outpatient care, enabling residents to manage complex neurological cases. Mentorship and teaching are key components, fostering resident autonomy while ensuring they receive guidance from experienced attending neurologists. The program prioritizes resident wellness, offering a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and allows residents to engage with the vibrant community of central Los Angeles.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The prompt did not provide explicit information regarding the IMG-friendliness of the program. However, the residency program offers 3 positions starting from the PGY-1 year, and they have opportunities for mentoring, research, and career development, which may be beneficial for IMGs. Additional details about acceptance criteria for IMGs or international graduates were not available in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 residency positions starting from the PGY-1 year through the PGY-4 year.
Program Website
Address
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Program Director
Kinzah Khurram
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 3 residency positions available starting from PGY-1 to PGY-4, creating a small, supportive environment for in-depth training and mentorship. Information on the exact number of current residents or their IMGs status was not specified in the text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes a comprehensive curriculum that allows residents to gain full responsibility for the evaluation and management of hospitalized neurological patients, with opportunities to take part in multidisciplinary rounds from the beginning of their training. Senior residents have the autonomy to manage patient care and teach junior residents and interns.
Application
Application Deadline: October 4, 2024. Interview Timeframe: November-January. Positions Available: 3. Next Positions Available: July 1, 2025. Early submission is recommended, and applications are reviewed once ERAS opens in October.
# of Locations
Residents work primarily at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Los Angeles but also rotate through other medical centers like UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center.
Fellowship
The residency offers various fellowship opportunities, including sub-specialties such as Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Community Medicine, Electrophysiology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and more. Residents have the potential to pursue these fellowships after completing their residency program, with opportunities available at affiliated institutions throughout Southern California.
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurology Residency Training Program at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (LAMC) offers a four-year integrated training program with 3 residency positions starting from the PGY-1 year through the PGY-4 year. Unique features include a strong emphasis on resident wellness and a supportive environment that fosters mentorship and career development.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for four years (PGY-1 to PGY-4).
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Excellent work life balance and opportunities to enjoy life in central Los Angeles, mentoring from staff neurologists, and engagement in teaching and research.
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