Olive View–UCLA Internal Medicine Residency (original) (raw)
Welcome to the UCLA-Olive View Internal Medicine Program
Based in beautiful northern Los Angeles, Olive View- UCLA Medical Center is a 355-bed safety net hospital caring for a global population. The UCLA – Olive View Internal Medicine residency is comprised of 78 residents training in either a three-year categorical program or a one-year preliminary medicine program. Our goal is to provide residents with a strong foundation in Internal Medicine that will carry them into whichever field they choose. With a focus on underserved patient populations. we recruit residents who are innovative, enthusiastic in their scholarly pursuits and are ready to embrace the holistic patient care model.
Our Mission
The Internal Medicine Residency at Olive View is committed to creating the next generation of healthcare leaders while providing compassionate, outstanding care to our underserved populations. We strive to give residents the widest breadth of clinical experience to prepare them for futures in general internal medicine, subspecialty care or healthcare leadership and advocacy.
Curriculum
Our robust inpatient and outpatient curricula give residents the foundational knowledge to excel as an internist. Our evidenced based medicine curriculum helps residents decipher the ever-evolving literature base that is foundation to effective patient care while our anti-racism in medicine and social determinants of health curricula help create physicians who can deliver holistic care.
Scholarship
We are fortunate to have UCLA faculty that not only teach our residents but also engage residents in scholarly work through research. We offer the ability to be part of NIH grants, health services research and quality improvement research.
Our Team
Meet our dedicated Program Leadership and Administrative team that work to support our residents every step of their journey here at Olive View.
Residents + Alumni
Meet our wonderful residents and alumni and learn more about what they love about training in our program.
Apply
Learn more about how to apply to the UCLA- Olive View Internal Medicine categorical and preliminary medicine tracks.
UCLA and LA County Partnership
Our program is one of two UCLA-sponsored programs in Internal Medicine.
We share a strong relationship with the UCLA Internal Medicine program based at Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Over 90 UCLA-appointed faculty train our residents, and Olive View is well-known as one of the best teaching sites among UCLA medical students (don’t take our word for it, ask them).
Dedication to the Underserved
We are devoted to the medical needs of our underserved community—from caring for patients during their most acute illnesses in the hospital to promoting health through longitudinal care in clinic. Learn more about our diverse and predominant Spanish-speaking patient population as well as how we strengthen our own community.
- Our Mission & Values
- Patient Demographics
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Commitment to the Underserved
- Our Olive View Community
- Leadership + Advocacy Track
Meeting the Challenges of Current Medical Practice
No matter your future career path, you will gain the skills necessary to be a highly competent clinician. While we focus on underserved care, our program also ensures a broad clinical and educational experience. Our graduates are ready to practice in any healthcare system.
- Building Clinical Educators
- Leadership & Advocacy Development
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Research
- Fostering the Learning Environment
- What Our Graduates Do
Awards and Recognitions
The Internal Medicine program and Olive View UCLA Medical Center are leaders in curriculum and physician wellness efforts.
The Internal Medicine Residency at Olive View was recognized by NACo,the National Association of Counties, for our commitment to excellence in health care and civic education in our Healthcare Leadership and Advocacy Track.
Joy in Medicine Bronze Level Recognition by the American Medical Association Olive View- UCLA Medical Center was recognized by the AMA for our organizational achievement in prioritizing and investing in physician wellbeing. The award is based on our achievements in six demonstrated competencies: Assessment, Commitment, Efficiency of Practice Environment, Leadership, Teamwork and Support.