Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Kaiser Permanente San Diego Emergency Medicine Residency Program is the first of its kind within the Kaiser Permanente system, designed to provide comprehensive training for residents. The program focuses on developing superb clinicians, educators, and leaders in the field of emergency medicine through a robust curriculum emphasizing leadership, operations management, physician wellness, and innovative practice methods. The program is structured to equip residents with essential tools for effective patient care while enhancing their scholarly activities, research capabilities, and commitment to lifelong learning in evidence-based medicine.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Kaiser Southern California Emergency Medicine Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendly status. However, it is important to check for acceptance of ECFMG certification and possible visa sponsorship options, such as H1-B and J-1. Further details about IMG acceptance may need to be verified directly with the program administrators.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6
Program Website
Address
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Program Director
Eddie Gonzalez
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster details were not provided, so the total number of residents, including PGY-1s, is unknown.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
A comprehensive 1,2,3 format training program designed to provide essential tools for residents to become superb clinicians, educators, and leaders, with a focus on leadership training, operations management, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine.
Application
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
Interview Timeframe: October-January
Positions Available: 6
Next Positions Available: July 1, 2025
*Interview slots may also be filled prior to application deadline, therefore early submission is recommended.
# of Locations
San Diego Medical Center
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowship opportunities across specialties such as Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Community Medicine, Gastroenterology, and many others listed on their fellowship programs page. For specific details regarding the exact pathways or subspecialties that recent graduates have pursued, it may be helpful to consult the program's liaison or website.
Resident Life
Overview
The first Kaiser Permanente-based Emergency Medicine residency program in the country, emphasizing leadership, operations management, physician wellness, and innovation.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically a 3-year residency program.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive 1,2,3 format training program; focus on leadership training, operations management, physician wellness, innovation and technology, patient safety and service, and risk management.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation