Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Michelle Thompson, MD
Program Director
Stephanie Guzman
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
CHLA is a top 10 freestanding children's hospital that also serves as a regional safety net
We are a high-acuity, high-volume referral center. Our ED sees ~100,000 visits per year
Our continuity clinic is an FQHC within an academic center w/ >85% of patients on government insurance
We find strength in diversity of our residents, our staff members, and our community
DETAILS
111 Residents and >100 fellows across >25 specialties
Education Track, IMPACT (Community Health, Quality Improvement, Global Health Tracks), Donnell Society (Research Track)
LOCATION
We serve the diverse patient population of Los Angeles and also are a major referral center for patients from all of Southern California, Nevada, Hawai'i, Guam, and more. In Los Angeles, you can snowboard in the mountains and swim at the beach in the same day!
CURRICULUM
Longitudinal community pediatrics curriculum through your three years of training, integrating education on health equity and advocacy
Flexible electives that allow for regional, national, or international rotations as well as research blocks
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Funded elective for MSIV students who identify as UIM
Diversity and Inclusion Mentorship Program - mentorship families consisting of students, residents, fellows, and faculty
Diversity and Inclusion Committee socials and second look events
CONTACT
@pedsres.la
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