Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency at Loma Linda University is a Christian program that prepares residents to provide holistic care in unique settings. This program focuses on training physicians who are committed to serving diverse populations, including refugees and medically underserved communities. The environment supports personal and professional development, with an emphasis on aligning residents' values with the program's mission to reduce health disparities. The residency combines academic rigor with community-based learning opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is inclusive for all interested applicants, including LLU medical students, and emphasizes training diverse physicians to reduce health disparities. However, specific information on the acceptance rates or eligibility criteria for international medical graduates (IMGs) is not mentioned in the provided text. It would be prudent to contact the program directly for detailed eligibility specifics related to IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
40
Categorical Positions (detail)
40 residents in the program each year
Program Website
Address
11234 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92354
Program Director
Hobart Lee, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has 40 residents participating in various training activities, focusing on whole-person care and community service. The residency encourages diversity and aims to reflect the communities they serve.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum focuses on care of the underserved and whole person care for patients, doctors, and the community. It includes a unique chance to learn at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) while providing care to some of the most medically underserved areas.
Application
Residents are encouraged to apply via ERAS. Check the website for specific dates and requirements regarding application materials.
# of Locations
Residents work in multiple locations, including a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and a community hospital setting, allowing them to gain experience in serving diverse groups such as uninsured individuals, minorities, and refugees.
Fellowship
The program provides a strong focus on serving underserved communities and emphasizes the training of residents to provide whole-person care. Recent graduates may pursue fellowship opportunities or positions in various settings that focus on these target areas, although explicit fellowships are not detailed in the text provided. For accurate fellowship information, the program should be contacted directly.
Resident Life
Overview
Our residency program is unique in that it participates in ERAS signaling and is an inclusive Christian family medicine residency program that trains diverse physicians to promote whole person care and reduce disparities. It combines the resources of a university program with a community hospital setting, serving a diverse patient population, including medically underserved communities.
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# of Years of Program
The length of the Family Medicine Residency is typically three years, focusing on comprehensive training in family medicine.
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Alumni
Alumni have pursued careers in underserved areas, academic family medicine, global health, and private practice after graduation.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive compensation program and well-being activities related to resident support.
PGY-1 Salary
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