The MLKCH Internal Medicine Residency Program has a rigorous and innovative curriculum with a strong emphasis on hands-on experience with patients and integrated care teams.
Review the curricula and rotation schedule.
A Message from Our Program Director
Welcome to MLK Community Healthcare and our South Los Angeles community.
Our mission is to train skilled and compassionate Internal Medicine specialists who champion health equity and lead care for the underserved. As a resident, you will gain hands-on experience in our community hospital and through innovative programs like Social Medicine and Street Medicine. We invite you to join us in elevating the health of South LA and advancing health equity for all.
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Serving a diverse and medically complex population, our residents gain invaluable experience managing some of the most widespread and challenging conditions—including diabetes, asthma, and heart, lung, and kidney disease—conditions that significantly shape health outcomes across California and beyond.
OUR PROGRAM
MISSION
Our mission is to train skilled and compassionate Internal Medicine specialists, champions of health equity and leaders in care for the underserved.
FACULTY
Our faculty members have studied and worked in the nation’s leading academic centers and are passionate advocates for health equity in our community.
COMMUNITY
Despite a history of significant challenges, South LA is a community defined by resilience, strength, and an unwavering determination to thrive. For decades, systemic barriers have persisted, yet the spirit of this neighborhood continues to drive progress. Join us in our mission to create brighter, healthier futures for all.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to our trainees and their families.
LOS ANGELES
With oceans, mountains and world-beating culture and cuisine, Los Angeles is an exciting place to live.
Why MLKCH?
How to Apply
