Charles R Drew University Program
Orthopaedic surgery - Los Angeles, CA | ACGME Code: 2600522069
The Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science offers a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Program that focuses on training highly knowledgeable, clinically competent physiatrists dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations. The program is pending ACGME accreditation and aims to provide a comprehensive training experience based on five pillars: research, social justice, international exposure, community-based experiences, and health policy.
Clinical Sites: - Primary Site: Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach - Affiliated Site: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Application Information: - All applications and supporting documents must be submitted through ERAS. - Applicants must be legally able to attend school or work in the United States. - Three letters of recommendation are required, with at least one from a faculty licensed in the specialty applied for. - Additional requirements for international medical graduates include passing USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams or COMLEX-USA Level 1 and 2, as well as ECFMG Certification. - Notable: They do not sponsor J1 or H1 Visas.
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