PROGRAM OVERVIEW
FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
MISSION & VISION
The Mission Community Hospital, UCLA Affiliated, Family Medicine Residency Program strives to train family physicians who come from diverse backgrounds. Our purpose is to help learners become competent and independent Family Physicians who are highly skilled at providing comprehensive, compassionate, quality and patient-centered care. Our Program aims to graduate Family Physicians who are proficient community leaders and healthcare advocates for all patients and their families.
Welcome to the
Family Medicine Residency Program
Welcome to the Family Medicine Residency Program at Mission Community Hospital (MCH). As a UCLA-affiliated program, our broad-based teaching program trains family physicians to become outstanding physicians and leaders who will provide exceptional care to patients, families, and communities. At MCH, we are committed to cultivating a culture of quality service. Our residents learn practical, evidence-based patient care skills while working closely with faculty and support staff. Our experienced faculty are highly regarded professionals who will provide exceptional guidance throughout your residency experience.
An important part of our program is nurturing an environment where you will be able to explore what motivates you; surround yourself with people who will inspire you; and discover which areas Medicine are most satisfying to you, personally and professionally. Our continual efforts to provide a balance between personal renewal and professional growth makes our Family Medicine Residency Program a dynamic place to learn and grow.
Because our residents, faculty and staff are the very heartbeat of our program we strive to create a friendly, supportive, and team-focused experience which makes every resident feel welcomed and respected. Here at MCH, diversity and inclusion are more than words; they are commitments that are an integral part of our program’s culture. We are passionate about providing you with one of the finest training programs in Family Medicine.
Program Curriculum
During training, residents must meet the ACGME Family Medicine residency education accreditation requirements as well as the eligibility requirements for Board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).
Specific required educational experiences for family medicine residency training vary by program, although several months are spent in required rotations in each of the following areas: obstetrics, pediatrics, general surgery, emergency medicine, and inpatient hospital care (including critical care).
After two weeks of orientation, which begins in mid-June, a typical schedule for Year 1 includes:
- Family Medicine Inpatient
- Emergency Medicine
- General Surgery
- Intensive Care Unit
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Nursery
- Orthopedics/Sport Medicine
- Radiology
- Infection Disease
- Night Float
Our second-year residents expand on their knowledge and experience through additional specialty rotations while increasing their daily continuity patient visits. They also serve as supervisory residents during the inpatient medicine months, and opportunities to explore areas of interest are also provided through the electives process.
- Family Medicine Inpatient
- Emergency Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Clinic
- Inpatient Pediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Geriatric
- Behavioral Medicine
- Elective
- Night Float
Third-year residents spend considerable time preparing for their transition into private practice by playing an increasing leadership role in the care of their patients and with the interdisciplinary care team. Ample time is also provided to explore areas of interest through the extensive electives schedule.
- Family Medicine Inpatient
- Geriatrics
- Palliative Medicine
- Subspecialties
- Neuropsychology
- Elective
- Night Float
What makes our Program "Special"
Personal Care
As a fully-equipped, smaller community hospital we are able to excel in providing very personal care to our patients and our residents;
Outstanding Faculty
We have a very supportive, approachable faculty who will genuinely care for your ongoing development as a physician and person;
Meeting the Needs of the Underserved
Because we operate within a diverse socio-economic area, you will have the opportunity to care for patients from various backgrounds, health issues, and personal needs;
Quality Service
Our Family Medical services provide the very highest quality care for our patients along with a personal connection with family members as well;
Exceptional Medical Clinic
Our onsite Family Medical clinic will provide you with extensive opportunities to treat patients and learn from our highly qualified resident faculty;
EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING
You will receive the highest quality, evidence-based training that will support your life-long learning commitment.
Great location to live and work
We are located near all that Los Angeles has to offer; beaches, snow skiing, amusement parks, outdoor activities, great weather year-round… and so much more!
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Our broad-based teaching program trains residents to become outstanding doctors and leaders who
will go to provide exceptional care for their patients and their community.
We are committed to ...
We are committed to cultivate a culture of quality service where our residents learn practical patient care skills while working closely with our faculty members and support staff. Our experienced physicians are highly regarded professionals within the medical community and will provide exceptional guidance throughout your residency experience.
An important part of our program is nurturing an environment where you will be able to explore what motivates you, surround yourself with people who will inspire you, and discover which areas of the medical profession are most personally and professionally satisfying to you. And our continual efforts to provide a balance between personal renewal and professional growth makes our Residency Programs a dynamic place to learn and grow.
Our residents, faculty and staff ...
Our residents, faculty, and staff are the very heart of our program and, therefore, we desire to create a friendly and supportive team-focused experience where every resident feels welcomed and respected. Here at MCH, diversity, and inclusion are more than words, they are commitments that are an important part of our Residency program culture. And we are passionate about providing you with one of the finest training programs.
Mission Community Hospital is located in the heart of the vast San Fernando Valley, just north of downtown Los Angeles. The communities we care for are largely populated with underserved individuals and families with enormous healthcare needs. Many are hesitant to seek professional medical care due to a variety of socioeconomic, language, and cultural barriers. However, at MCH we continually work to overcome those barriers and meet the needs in our community by providing the highest quality of care in a compassionate manner.
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