Welcome!

It is an exciting time to join MLK Community Healthcare’s Internal Medicine Residency Program. Our program continues to grow, building on its strong foundation of excellence and innovation in medical education.

The challenges of recent years have underscored the vital role of healthcare providers, especially in communities like South Los Angeles. In communities like ours, health equity is not just a goal—but a necessity. Our patients, who are predominantly Latino and African American, continue to face health disparities rooted in systemic inequities that existed long before the Covid-19 pandemic. Conditions like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease disproportionately affect our community, requiring care that is high-quality, culturally appropriate and deeply compassionate.

At MLK Community Healthcare, we are driven by a mission to address these health disparities head-on. Our doctors are passionate practitioners who see quality care as a fundamental right and an act of social justice. As a resident, you will not only receive a rigorous medical education but also become part of a movement dedicated to breaking down barriers to health equity and transforming care for underserved populations.

We are thrilled to welcome you to a program that empowers you to grow as a physician and as a leader in the pursuit of a fairer, healthier future for all.

We look forward to meeting you.

Dr. John Fisher
Designated Institutional Official

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