Built on a tradition of serving under-resourced communities and underrepresented individuals, 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 Family Medicine Program is a medical teaching program in the heart of South Los Angeles and extending into the cities ‘ under-reached neighborhoods. It is within these neighborhoods that our resident trainees learn to become world-class physician leaders devoted to justice and equity, a promise that CDU has kept since its inception following the Watts uprisings in the 1960鈥檚.
The Family Medicine Program鈥檚 founding pillars are built on the ideals of healthcare disparity reform and human equity within a complex socio-medical environment, and in turn, our medical residents become the backbone of these healthcare endeavors. Beginning with a month-long rotation in social medicine understanding the unique needs of our community, CDU residents discover how to advocate for healthcare change, learn about the driving forces behind local health issues, empower communal wellness, and come to see first-hand a mission based on compassion, scientific inquiry, advocacy, and service.
At CDU, character is the universal model. Being a Drew resident means you have not only been chosen for excellence in the classroom and in the field, but you have demonstrated ethical integrity and a tendency towards human empathy. Selection into the Family Medicine Program is based on the notion that a population鈥檚 health is as dependent on a physician鈥檚 intrinsic character as it is on the ability to clinically diagnose, and Drew graduates are held to the highest standards of both. At Drew, we believe the vitality of community springs from providers who can expertly clinically diagnose a spectrum of conditions within any patient population. We also believe communities thrive when practitioners see justness in healthcare equality and advocate for the dismantling of medicine鈥檚 disparities.
Each academic year, we accept eight new residents to train at our partner facilities, drawing on the experiences and expertise of local clinical and medical professionals. Our primary site, Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center, is a state-of-the-art multi-specialty ambulatory care center serving the Watts-Willowbrook neighborhood and is directly across the street from the CDU campus.
Some of the robust experiences we offer include: inpatient ICU and Neurology at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, labor and delivery rotations at California Hospital Medical Center, emergency and cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and geriatrics at Long Beach Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Each rotation allows for opportunities for residents to engage with community leaders and be mentored in these unique surroundings.
CDU provides an excellent Health Library and simulation training center, as well as interdisciplinary training programs with nursing, physician assistant, public health, and health equity research. From day one, CDU鈥檚 residents and fellows become valued colleagues, which is why we offer emotional and lifestyle wellness support and 24-hour access to confidential, culturally sensitive counseling services.
As you can see, we strive to give our residents the best educational opportunity so they can become leaders in family medicine. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic, and motivated residents to join us.
Rotation Curriculum
PGY1
Community and Behavior Health
Adult Inpatient
FMP
Family Medicine Inpatient
Maternity Care
MICU
MSK-Ortho
Pediatric Inpatient
Pediatric Outpatient
Newborn
Cardiac Care Unit
Vacation
PGY2
Urgent Care
Adult Inpatient
Community Health
Emergency Medicine
Surgical Selective
FMP
Maternity Care
Family Medicine Inpatient
Electives
Behavioral Health
MSK-Ortho
Women鈥檚 Health
Vacation
PGY3
Family Medicine Inpatient
Medicine Elective
Geriatrics
Outpatient Pediatrics
Behavior Health
Health Systems Management
Emergency Medicine
MSK-Ortho
Dermatology
Surgical Elective
Community Health
FMP
Elective
Population Health
Vacation
Clinical Sites
MLK, Jr. Outpatient Center (Primary Site)
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
California Hospital Medical Center
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Residents
PGY3 RESIDENTS
Walter Anazonwu, MD
Cameron Wilkinson, MD
Eric Trevizo, MD
Heather Wynne, MD
Shirley Mori, MD
Melissa Tejada, DO
Mercy Azubuko-Udah, MD
Mishelle Nelson, MD
Oliver Ting, MD
PGY2 RESIDENTS
Andrea Collingwood, DO
Brett Wilson, MD
Einav Silverstein, MD
Kevin Kemp II, MD
Maya Duran, MD
Mohak Kumar, DO
Nahal Torabi, MD
Hiwote Shawargga, MD
PGY1 RESIDENTS
Autumn Johnson, MD
Christopher Seawright, MD
Jackline Muthoka, MD
Kimberly L. Doughty, MD
Nancy Rodriguez, MD
Omar Khaled, MD
Otis Zeon, MD
Juan Ramos, MD
Jocelyn Shorts, MD
Application Information
To apply, submit:
Medical/Osteopathic School Transcript
Dean鈥檚 Letter
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Three Letters of Recommendation
USLME Step 1 and Step 2 Transcript (or COMLEX Level I & II)
ECFMG Certification (if applicable)
For the three letters of recommendation: At least one letter needs to be from a faculty licensed in the specialty you are applying for who can comment directly on your clinical performance in that field. Letters from individual faculty members are preferred.
Application Deadline: October 30th
Applications are accepted only through the . Interviews are conducted October through February. If you have further questions regarding our program, please reach out to us.
Salary & Benefits
To view the current salary levels please review the CIR (Committee of Interns and Residents) SEIU Healthcare Collective Bargaining Agreement.
To learn more about CIR benefits for County-paid House staff, please visit the CDU CIR SEIU
Medical Student Education
The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is a group of medical students committed to learning more about the breadth and depth of Family Medicine. Opportunities in FMIG include interactions with Family Medicine faculty and residents at local, regional, and national levels.
FMIG cultivates interest in non-traditional clinical spaces where Family Medicine doctors can serve, while also developing leadership potential. Additionally, FMIG fosters community service, including mentoring opportunities, and introduces how principles of social justice can impact the care of vulnerable populations.
