Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The MLK Community Healthcare Internal Medicine Residency Program in Los Angeles focuses on health equity and social justice. The three-year accredited program features one-on-one faculty-to-resident ratios, hands-on patient care, exposure to a wide range of pathologies, community-focused rotations, and comprehensive benefits, aiming to close the healthcare gap in underserved areas.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Program Website
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Program Director
Dr. Binay Eapen
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The accredited, 3-year program features a strong emphasis on healthcare in the context of equity and social justice, including coursework related to social determinants, such as race/ethnicity, income, access and other factors. This program is designed for socially-conscious physicians who want to become health equity advocates and leaders of the future, with an intimate, 1:1 faculty-to-resident ratio and ample opportunity for supervised hands-on patient care.
Application
Applications are being accepted now through Dec. 6 via ERAS.
# of Locations
Residents will work at MLK Community Hospital, its affiliated outpatient clinics, community-based health programs, and specialty care centers.
Fellowship
The residency program indicates that it offers comprehensive benefits and extensive patient care experience, which may include fellowship training opportunities post-residency. However, specific fellowships or affiliated institutions were not detailed in the text provided, hence the information remains implicit.
Resident Life
Overview
The MLKCH Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a strong emphasis on health equity and social medicine and is designed to attract high-quality doctors to underserved communities.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years
Housing
Comprehensive benefits, including a relocation allowance, housing stipend, tuition reimbursement, and health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive benefits including relocation allowance, housing stipend, tuition reimbursement, and health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
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