Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
Janice Tsai, MD
Program Director
Chrissy Roland
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Free-standing children's hospital with a university affiliation caring for 1.2 million children, 364-bed hospital, level 1 trauma with highest level NICU (84 bed)/PICU (67 bed with CCICU)
High-acuity, high-volume referral center, large program with a small program feel
More autonomy due to fewer fellowships
Continuity clinic site is FQHC
Transport calls for PICU
Wellness emphasis: peds and GME groups, paid membership to Drayson Center rec facility incl for spouses, puppies and pizza, opt-out EAP appointments, concierge appt scheduling
DETAILS
Categorical 23 per class, primary care track 4 per class, med/peds 4 per class, child neuro 1 per class.
In-house fellowships: PEM, NICU, PICU, prev med, forensics, palliative (graduates ~50% fellowship, 50% gen peds)
Global health electives: Malawi, Guam
LOCATION
Loma Linda Uniersity Children's Hospital
Riverside University Health System
CURRICULUM
36 blocks (includes 4 electives/selectives + 2 flex months tailored to career goals)
Supplemental optional advocacy curriculum track
Morning (resident-led) and noon didactics (faculty-led) daily on an 18 month cycle based off ABP content specifications
Board review curriculum
Mostly night shift (24hr calls only in hem/onc, weekends for wards)
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
DIME (Diversify, Include, Mentor, Educate). - PROUD (Pediatricians Reading Outloud about Diversity) - Pathway/pipeline programs
Educational curriculum (Health Equity Rounds, gender-affirming care, DIME grand rounds, etc)
Partnership with campus groups (SNMA, LGBTQIA groups on campus)
Funding for UIM MS IV sub-Is -
Current residents self-identified as 30% Caucasian, 49% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Black/African American, 2% Native American
CONTACT
@llupedsresidency
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