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Applicants apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
NRMP information: [insert NRMP Program Code and Match details here].

A complete ERAS application includes:

• Curriculum vitae

• Medical school transcript

• Dean鈥檚 Letter, MSPE

• USMLE or COMLEX scores

• Personal statement

• Three letters of recommendation, with at least two from internal medicine physicians

• U.S. graduates: MD or DO degree from an accredited school.

• International Medical Graduates: ECFMG certification and passing scores on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2.

• Minimum score guidance: USMLE Step 2 of 230 or higher, COMLEX Level 2 of 500 or higher.

December 1, 2026.

Interview season runs from October 12, 2026, through January 27, 2027, and is conducted virtually through the Thalamus platform.

Interviews are conducted on: Tuesdays: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time Thursdays: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time

Days usually begin around 6:30 a.m. with handover. We hold morning report and noon conference on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The schedule was adjusted based on resident feedback, since Mondays often involve service changes and Fridays focus on timely completion of work.

Residents are divided into three cohort teams and gain continuity experience at:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center

• Watts Health Center

• Westside Family Health Center

Residents care for diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations, building confidence across the full spectrum of primary care, from common chronic illness to complex multimorbidity. The experience includes geriatrics, behavioral health, women鈥檚 health, and preventive medicine.

At the Long Beach VA (LBVA):

• Inpatient wards and ICU

• Subspecialties including Sleep Medicine, Dermatology, Neurology, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Hematology and Oncology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary and Critical Care, General Cardiology, Cardiology Procedures and Heart Failure, Addiction Medicine, and Allergy and Immunology

Affiliated hospital rotations include:

• St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach: interns typically complete a wards rotation during intern year, with senior residents often taking part in a night ICU rotation at this site.

• Kaiser and LA General (USC): Residents gain valuable experience in both CCU and ICU rotations at these sites, with opportunities to further explore Hematology and Oncology, Endocrinology, and Hepatology if desired.

Yes. Residents teach CDU medical students on inpatient services and in ambulatory clinics.

Yes. Our Director of Research, Dr. Chizobam Ani, matches residents with faculty mentors based on interests, provides one-on-one advising, and guides residents through project design, abstract submission, poster or oral presentation, and manuscript preparation.

Resident wellness is a core priority of the CDU Internal Medicine Residency Program. Our Chief Residents, Junior Chief Residents, and members of the Resident Wellness Committee work collaboratively to develop and lead a variety of wellness initiatives throughout the year.

This year’s Wellness Committee is chaired by PGY -2 Dr. Chandini Gazula, who, along with committee members, has planned an exciting calendar of activities designed to promote well-being, camaraderie, and work-life balance. These activities range from paint nights, escape rooms and social gatherings to attending Los Angeles sporting events.

The program also provides protected Wellness Time built into the Y-Week curriculum, allowing residents to participate in wellness walks, reflection exercises, team-building activities, and other initiatives that support physical, emotional, and professional well-being. In addition, residents enjoy several signature wellness events each year, including: An annual resident retreat An end-of-year graduation banquet and celebration Wellness-focused social events throughout the academic year

Through these initiatives, CDU fosters a supportive learning environment that prioritizes resident health, resilience, professional growth, and a strong sense of community.

Residents receive regular, structured feedback through:

• Direct observation during inpatient rounds and clinic

• Milestone assessments and in-training exams

• Faculty evaluations at the end of each rotation, organized around ACGME core competencies: medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, systems-based practice, practice-based learning, and communication

• Resident self-assessments and goal setting with the Program Director, Dr. Eapen

• Peer feedback

• Review of scholarly activity and quality improvement projects

The Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) reviews evaluations semiannually and determines progression using ACGME Milestones.

Yes. We provide a structured, compassionate approach:

• Comprehensive learning assessment

• Meetings with the Program Director and a learning specialist

• Consultation with the Academic Success Committee (ASC) in conjunction with the DIO (Designated Institutional Official)

• Identification of challenges across knowledge, clinical reasoning, communication, professionalism, stressors, or health concerns

• Pairing with a faculty mentor and enrollment in the Medical Knowledge Improvement Program (MKIP)

• An individualized improvement plan with clear goals, timelines, and resources

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