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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Santa Monica, California

Family Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The UCLA Medical School's residency program provides over 100 ACGME-accredited specialty and subspecialty programs with a focus on producing competent, compassionate clinicians. It emphasizes extensive training across various affiliated facilities in Los Angeles and encourages a strong commitment to community service, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary learning.

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Program Details

Specialty

Family Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The residency program accepts International Medical Graduates, indicated by their openness to IMG applicants, ECFMG certification acceptance, and mentioning their current IMG residents.

Categorical Positions

The program has a total of 64 categorical residents each year.

Categorical Positions (detail)

over 100 ACGME-accredited speciality and subspecialty programs and more than 1,300 post-graduate training positions

Program Website

Address

Geffen Hall, 885 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Current Residents

Overview

The residency program has a mix of 64 MD residents in their first year; a substantial number of these residents are involved in various research projects and engage in active learning through their clinical rotations. They are exposed to diverse educational experiences and have access to various resources to support their journey to becoming excellent physicians.

PGY-1 MD

There are currently 64 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program for the current academic year.

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PGY-1 IMG

Out of the current PGY-1 MD residents, approximately 18 are International Medical Graduates, representing significant diversity in the cohort.

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The curriculum includes personalized medical school training and advising in specific research areas relevant to the residents' interests and goals.

Application

The application requirements for the UCLA Medical School residency programs typically include submission of a completed application via ERAS, personal statements, and other relevant documents. Key dates and deadlines for submitting applications and interviews are not provided in the extracted text.

# of Locations

Residents will work at multiple clinic or hospital locations in the Los Angeles area as part of their training.

Fellowship

The residency program offers many fellowship opportunities in various specialties post-residency. Recent graduates have pursued subspecialties, with connections to various affiliated institutions and career development programs.

Resident Life

Overview

We offer over 100 ACGME-accredited speciality and subspecialty programs and more than 1,300 post-graduate training positions designed to provide medical residents and fellows with the knowledge, skills and values that can serve as the basis for competent and compassionate clinical practice, scholarly research, and public service.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The residency program usually lasts for 3-7 years, depending on the specialty, with comprehensive training that encompasses clinical practice and research responsibilities.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

GME Mission Statement, GME Contacts, GME Policies and Procedures, Program Directors and Coordinators, Reporting and Feedback Resources, Medical Resident Salary and Benefits

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