PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Program

The PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Family Medicine Residency Program in Whittier, CA, aims to train the next generation of Family Medicine physicians to provide high-quality healthcare to underserved communities. Here is an overview of the program:

• The program serves communities in Los Angeles, Orange counties, and the San Gabriel Valley.
• Residents focus on delivering care to under-insured and medically underserved populations in areas like Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, and more.
• The program emphasizes ethical, safe, and fiscally prudent medical practice.
• Offers a comprehensive curriculum covering in-patient care, women's health, orthopedics, emergency medicine, dermatology, and others.
• Residents engage in various community engagement opportunities, including serving homeless populations and teaching obesity awareness.
• Special tracks include a Palliative Care/Chronic Disease Management Track and a Tropical Medicine Track.
• Application deadline through ERAS is usually December 31st, and three letters of recommendation, including one from a Family Medicine physician, are required.
• Eligibility for a training license in California is required for all applicants.
• The program does not sponsor J-1 or H-1B Visas.
• The faculty includes experienced professionals specializing in various aspects of family medicine.

For more detailed information about the application process, curriculum, faculty members, and unique program features like the Palliative Care/Chronic Disease Management and Tropical Medicine Tracks, interested applicants should refer to the full program details on the PIH Health website.