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Pre- Program A: Basic Science Preparatory Course: Next Class Beginning FEBRUARY 4, 2010 Dr. Luis Cazal teaches a 14-week basic science review course which will prepare you for the UCLA IMG Program A (USMLE Step 1 Basic Science). Individuals who do well in his course have the highest rate of acceptance to Program A at UCLA. Please contact Dr. Cazal should you wish to enroll; next class beginning February 4, 2010.
CALL NOW for information: Dr. Luis Cazal
1 Golden Shore, Molina Health Center
Long Beach, CA M-F 5-10pm
(323) 722-1762
Email: Lcazal@mednet.ucla.edu
Program Puts Sidelined Doctors Back in the Game A recent article appeared in the Miller-McCune magazine on September 11, 2009 highlighting the UCLA International Medical Graduate Program and quoted recent UCLA IMG Program graduate, Dr. Nidia Payan who is now a resident at the UCSF-Fresno Family Medicine Residency Program where her continuity clinic is in Selma, California.
Society of Critical Care Medicine sponsored course to be held November 1st Learning the fundamentals of caring for critically ill patients is an important prerequisite to internship.
The Society of Critical Care Medicine offers several courses on-line.
Please mark your calendars for a SCCM-sponsored course that will be held in Colton, California on 11/1 -11/2.
More details to follow.
Colton, CA
CSAFM Fall Conference for Medical Students Each Fall, the California Student Association of Family Medicine (CSAFM) and the Resident Members of the California Academy of Family Physicians (R-CAFP) plan an educational conference and residency fair for the state's medical students. This is your chance to gain practical experience, learn how to be an advocate and network with experts and fellow medical students. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are welcomed and encouraged to attend this conference. This conference is free to those who are members of the California Student Association of Family Medicine. If you are not a member, the conference fee is $15.00 which includes the membership fee. Pre-register for the event and be entered into a drawing for Amazon.com giftcards and more (deadline September 5th). Want more information or need help registering? Contact Dasha Sakharova at (415) 345-8667 or e-mail dsakharova@familydocs.org.
University of California, Irvine
Vice Chancellor, Dean Levey receives award for support, commitment to Program
Vice Chancellor, Medical Sciences and Dean, David Geffen School of Medicine, Dr. Gerald Levey received an award commending him for his support and commitment to the IMG Program.
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Gerald Levey, Dr. Gilberto Cota, Dr. Blanca Campos, Dr. Michelle Bholat, Dr. Patrick Dowling.
Michelle Bholat: 2008 Rising Star of the Year A Shining Star.
To her patients, a trusted friend.
To her colleagues at UCLA, a dedicated physician.
To her students, a caring mentor.
To her community, optimism for a brighter future.
Whether as a physician or as a leader in shaping new approaches to medical training to benefit the health and quality of healthcare for the underserved and uninsured, Michelle brings innovative vision, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passionate commitment to make a different.
We in the UCLA Executive MPH Program in Healthcare Management & Policy applaud our fellow alumna Michelle on being honored as Rising Star of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
She embodies what we strive for in our program: Making a difference, with vision and passion, in our organizations and in the communities we serve.
Post Graduate Training Registration Form (California Requirement) The Medical Board of California is requiring completion and submission of the Post Graduate Training Registration Form.
Please also note that the Medical Board of California has moved. Their new address is:
Medical Board of California
2005 Evergreen Street
Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95815.
2008 Match Results The UCLA IMG Program is proud to announce our 2008 Match results. The following program participants have matched into the following California Family Medicine Residency Programs. We congratulate these outstanding individuals and their families!UCLA IMG Program Participant California Family Medicine Residency Programs Country of Origin School of Medicine Carlos Ayon Stanislaus (Modesto) Mexico University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine Blanca Campos UCLA, Santa Monica Belize Autonomous School of Medical Sciences of Central America (Costa Rica) Gilberto Cota Stanislaus (Modesto) Mexico Autonomous University of Baja California Mileidys Gomez-Gonzalez UCLA, Mid Valley Cuba Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana Isabel Gonzalez UC Riverside Spain University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine Alejandra Rodriguez USC California Hospital Chile University of Chile School of Medicine
