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One Health for Women CME Accredited Women's Health Case Conference Meeting
Iris Cantor-UCLA Women's Health Center
Dr. Patrick Dowling, Chair of the UCLA Dept. of Family Medicine to be featured along with his patient, Mr. Carlos Benitez during a special PBS broadcast, "Critical Condition", on Sept. 30, 2008 at 9 p.m. Dr. Patrick Dowling, Chair of the UCLA Dept. of Family Medicine to be featured along with his patient, Mr. Carlos Benitez during a special PBS broadcast, "Critical Condition", on Sept. 30, 2008 at 9 p.m.
Drs. Acosta and Casillas to develop medical Spanish training manual and DVD The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in collaboration with the UCLA IMG Program have provided the opportunity for Drs. Cristina Acosta and Miguel Casillas to develop a medical Spanish training manual along with a DVD demonstrating Spanish-speaking patient and doctor interviews. The 79-page manual provides an outstanding review of medical Spanish written by doctors for doctors. Two years ago, Drs. Gilberto Cota and Susan Rojas served as course instructors and layed the groundwork for subsequent classes. To date, the UCLA IMG Program has eductated to over 60 medical students. This year, there were over 40 applicants for the course that currently has a roster of 22 students. Drs. Acosta and Casillas began teaching the course on September 8, 2008. Any IMGs in Program B who are interested in becoming course instructors should contact Dr. Acosta and Casillas.
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA's Latino Medical Student Association's Lennox Health Fair Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008 UCLA IMG participants, please email a confirmation of your attendance and the shift that you will be participating by Monday 9/8/08.
Time: AM shift - 9:00 am to 12:30 pm; PM shift - 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Moffett Elementary School, 11050 Larch Ave., Lennox, CA 90304
Fundamental Critical Care Support 2-day course The Fundamental Critical Care Support 2-day course is sponsored by the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in collaboration with the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
This course is required for all 2009 Match candidates of the UCLA IMG Program. There is a deadline to register by 10/17/08 at the $200.00 registration fee as well as a course book and pre-test.
Please send your confirmation that you have registered via email so that we can perhaps arrange to have the books shipped to UCLA.
FCCS 2008 Brochure
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
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
