Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

The Pediatrics Residency Program at Loma Linda University Children's Health offers a comprehensive training experience to prepare residents to become competent, confident, and compassionate pediatricians. The program focuses on providing care beyond physical needs, emphasizing nurturing patients and families socially and spiritually. Residents serve a diverse patient population in modern facilities, including underserved communities with limited resources.

Some key highlights of the program include: - Approximately 200 full-time faculty members offering mentorship and guidance. - Opportunities to provide care to underserved patients, including those in the Primary Care Track. - Access to varied clinical experiences, lectures, and patient encounters with a diverse population. - Exposure to over 134,000 critically ill or injured children at the Pediatric Emergency Room annually. - Large NICU unit and resident-run general pediatric clinic caring for over 20,000 underserved patients yearly.

The program promotes resident wellness through activities and events aimed at maintaining a balance between clinical responsibilities and personal well-being. Residents have the opportunity to engage in various events throughout the year, fostering community and camaraderie among peers.

For applicants, the program looks for individuals who align with their goal of healing children, possess strong pediatric clinical acumen, enjoy teaching, and demonstrate teamwork, excellence, and a sense of humor. There are no minimum USMLE or COMLEX score requirements, and the program evaluates the entire ERAS application and interview process to select suitable candidates.

Residents have access to international rotations, advocacy programs, mentorship opportunities, and learning experiences in diverse clinical settings. The program also emphasizes resident support, offering resources such as wellness initiatives, mental health appointments, and access to state-of-the-art facilities like the Drayson Center.

Overall, the Loma Linda University Children's Health Pediatrics Residency Program aims to provide a comprehensive and supportive training environment for residents to excel as future pediatricians, contributing to the well-being of children in both local and global communities.