Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

The Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive training environment at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, which was accredited in 1972. It provides a quality educational experience with direct patient responsibilities and a diverse patient base. The program emphasizes comprehensive, cost-effective, family-oriented care.

Program Highlights:

• Strong academic training with accredited fellowships in Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice/Palliative Care.
• UCLA-affiliated residents receive graduation certificates from both Kaiser Permanente and UCLA.
• Opportunities for hands-on patient care through numerous clinical experiences and rotations including inpatient services, deliveries, outpatient clinic visits, and more.
• High level of responsibility in community services with various clinics and health fairs.
• Excellent resources and opportunities like an iPhone, educational stipends, and access to research support.
• Additional features include wellness retreats, camaraderie among staff, support for various specialties like Sports Medicine and Geriatrics, and opportunities for leadership positions post-graduation.

Faculty:

The dedicated faculty includes experienced physicians like Joshua Fleischman, MD - Department Chief of Service, and Maya Mitchell, MD - Residency Program Director, among others. The faculty has diverse educational backgrounds and focuses, contributing to a dynamic learning environment.

Residents:

Residents at the program come from various medical schools and bring a range of experiences to the training. They participate in different rotations, research opportunities, and hands-on experiences to develop their clinical skills.

Facility:

The facility, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, serves as a hub for medical education. It offers high-quality clinical experiences with an emphasis on a broad range of specialties. The center provides exposure to a mix of clinical scenarios, from routine cases to complex tertiary care services, ensuring that residents are well-prepared for diverse medical practices.

The structure of the program, the resources available, and the dedication of the faculty contribute to a well-rounded training experience for aspiring Family Medicine practitioners at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Family Medicine Residency Program.