Possession of a California medical license (residents must have this license at the start of the residency). āThe California license application process can take up to 6 months; residents should apply in December 2024 or early January 2025 to avoid delays. For questions concerning California medical licenses, contact the Medical Board of California. Please note that new Medical Board of California licensing requirements went into effect on January 1, 2022. Please visit the website for changes in licensing requirements under Senate Bill (SB) 806.
Successful completion of at least one year (PGY1) of supervised postgraduate training in a U.S. accredited clinical residency program, preferably in a primary care specialty (e.g., Pediatrics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Transitional Year), although other types of internships are considered.
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University of California, Los AngelesSchool of Public Health 16-035 Center for Health Sciences P.O. Box 951772 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772 Phone: (310) 825-5524
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