Emanate Health Program

The Emanate Health Family Medicine Residency Program in West Covina, CA, offers an innovative residency aimed at transforming the approach to family medicine. It's designed for medical students who are forward-thinking and eager to make a significant impact in the world of medicine. Initiated with the accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in 2016, the program has grown substantially, recruiting its first class through the 2017 Match. It benefits from an official affiliation with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, enhancing the educational experience by offering rotations at Emanate Health hospitals and the East Valley Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Application Requirements:

• ERAS Common Application form
• Current curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Medical school transcripts
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• USMLE or COMLEX transcripts
• Letters of recommendation (minimum of three, with at least one from a family physician)

For International Medical Graduates, additional requirements include: - U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status - Completion of USMLE exams with an ECFMG certificate - A minimum of six months of U.S. clinical experience - Medical school graduation within three years of the application cycle

Curriculum Highlights:

The curriculum spans three years, evolving annually based on input from residents and faculty. It includes a blend of inpatient and outpatient experiences across a wide range of medical areas, with the first year focusing heavily on family medicine inpatient service, pediatrics, obstetrics, and various other disciplines. The following years expand on these foundations, introducing more specialized rotations such as ICU, emergency medicine, and elective slots for areas of particular interest, alongside maintaining a focus on community medicine, geriatrics, and outpatient surgery.

Unique Aspects:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training for second-year residents
• Diverse elective options for personalized education
• Opportunities for away electives in good academic standing

Support and Benefits:

Residents receive competitive stipends that increase with each year of training. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, malpractice coverage, licensing and DEA registration fees, ACLS/BLS/ALSO training, access to medical literature databases, an educational stipend, and meal support during working hours. Additionally, residents and faculty members are provided with resources such as call rooms, resident lounges, and on-site parking, ensuring a conducive learning and living environment.

Academic and Community Impact:

The program boasts a solid commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and service, reflected in the residents' active participation in scholarly activities. These include quality improvement projects, poster presentations, and journal publications, underscoring the program's dedication to producing family physicians who are both skilled clinicians and transformative healthcare leaders.

This residency program presents a compelling option for aspiring family medicine physicians looking to make a discernible difference in their community and the wider medical field. It offers a robust training environment, a comprehensive curriculum, and extensive support to ensure residents graduate prepared to excel in a range of medical settings.