Harbor-UCLA Pediatrics Residency Program
The Department of Pediatrics at Harbor-UCLA takes great pride in a long history of providing outstanding clinical training in a supportive, collegial environment. As part of Los Angeles County’s safety net healthcare system, the medical center provides services for a broad patient base composed of the medically underserved. Patients are referred to Harbor from all parts of Los Angeles and comprise immigrants from all corners of the globe, reflecting the ethnic diversity of southern California. Due to the unique diversity of the patient population, residents are exposed to an exciting array of clinical problems that run the gamut from common general and subspecialty problems to rare disorders and uncommon infectious diseases.
The goal of the program is to offer a balance of rigorous medical education and practical clinical experience in order to prepare graduates for all possible career options. Residents may elect to pursue careers in general pediatric practice, pediatric subspecialty practice, academic medicine, and public health. Patient care is provided in a variety of settings that include Harbor-UCLA’s hospital and clinics, as well as rotations in community sites. In addition, residents are welcomed as health educators and advocates at local schools and other facilities as part of their advocacy experiences.