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OPTI West/PIH Health Hospital Downey Program

Downey, California

Family Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The PIH Health Family Medicine Residency Program in Whittier offers comprehensive training in family medicine, serving the underserved communities around Los Angeles & Orange counties. The program is unopposed, which allows residents to receive individualized attention and hands-on experiences. Key focuses are on producing competent, culturally aware family physicians equipped to tackle various healthcare challenges. The curriculum includes substantial patient care experiences in both outpatient and inpatient settings, with additional opportunities for community engagement and specialized tracks such as Palliative Care/Chronic Disease Management and Tropical Medicine.

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Program Details

Specialty

Family Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The PIH Health Family Medicine Residency Program in Whittier does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or provide an IMG acceptance rate in the observed text sections. An assumption can be made based on the information provided and the typical inclusivity of residency programs; it can be considered IMG-friendly if it encourages diverse applications. However, the lack of direct statements means that specific visa sponsorship details, current IMG residents, or ECFMG certification acceptance are not verifiably included in the text.

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Program Website

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PIH Health, 562.698.0811, Whittier, CA

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Current Residents

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PGY-1 MD

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The curriculum includes comprehensive experiences in the Family Medicine Center outpatient continuity clinic, in-patient care, women's health, maternity care, orthopedics, emergency medicine, dermatology, behavioral health, and pediatric training at LAC+USC Medical Center.

Application

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERASĀ®) up to December 31st. Three Letters of Recommendation are required, with at least one from a Family Medicine physician.

# of Locations

Family Medicine Center adjacent to PIH Health Whittier Hospital and other community sites.

Fellowship

Resident Life

Overview

Unopposed program serving the communities of Los Angeles & Orange counties as well as the San Gabriel Valley, with emphasis on culturally competent care in underserved areas.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The program is a three-year residency.

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variety of benefits

PGY-1 Salary

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