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[dsherida]

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Hi guys,
I am looking at peds residency in soCal and am curious a bit more about locations, ie. where the hospitals are and residents live as this is a concern b/c I have a family. Specifically, UCSD, CHLA, UCLA, CHOC, UCI.

Also, I am interested in a peds specialty so advice on any of those programs with a future fellowship (most likely in my home state though hopefully!) THanks in advance!!!

 

[165808]

Hi guys,
I am looking at peds residency in soCal and am curious a bit more about locations, ie. where the hospitals are and residents live as this is a concern b/c I have a family. Specifically, UCSD, CHLA, UCLA, CHOC, UCI.

Well, I can answer that question for UCI....we work out of two hospitals, Miller Children's in Long Beach and UCI Medical Center in Orange. Most of us who didn't go to UCI for undergrad (and therefore already had a place in Irvine) live in Long Beach. It's pretty evenly split between downtown LB and the Belmont Shore area (where I live). There's also a ton of different apartment complexes and condos, as well as suburban neighborhoods with homes nearby, depending on if you're buying or renting.

And if the LBC isn't for you, there's a TON of areas in between Orange and Long Beach you can live. It's about half an hour drive between the two hospitals, so anywhere around either of them is very reasonable.

Finding something in your price range, no matter what it is, is possible, too. You just have to take your time and be persistent in looking. SoCal has the rep of being very unaffordable, but there are lots of affordable things around the area if you have time to find them.

 

[inkdrip]

Hi dsherida,

I am currently a resident at CHOC. The unique aspect about CHOC is that everything is very centralized. All residents rotate through their inpatient months at CHOC (PICU, NICU, Wards). The main outpatient clinic is also in the same block as the main hospital. So, if you don't like driving around between rotations/clinics and spending hours walking from/finding parking spaces, this is the place for you!

The hospital itself is located in Orange and is easily accessible via major freeways (22, 5, 57). It is in a safe location, with plenty of parking spaces, and neatly maintained hospital environment.

There are lots of choices for housing as well. There is a CHOC subsidized apartment within walking distance to the hospital. It is well maintained. Many current first and second years choose to reside there currently. The rent is about 1/2 of the market price. Some residents decide to live in Irvine, which is a very family friendly city with excellent schools. Others choose to live in Long Beach, Anaheim, Tustin, Fullerton, Placentia, etc, all of which are about 20 min away from the hospital.

CHOC has a good track record in terms of fellowship placement. See websote http://www.choc.org/residency/index.cfm?id=110. CHOC also offers fellowships, in combination with Harbor-UCLA, in NICU, PICU, and Heme-Onc.

Hope this helps!

 

[dsherida]

Thanks to both of you...nice to hear about the diff between the two. Anyone know about UCSD in particular?
When hospitals offer subsidized apts are they nice or are they like a dorm in college? How many bedrooms do they have...curious about having a small family there. Thanks!!!

 

[inkdrip]

The CHOC resident apartments are properties owned by the hospital, offered to residents at low prices compared to market values. You can choose between studio, one, or two bedroom apartments all within the same complex.

If you'd like more info, you may want to contact the residency office for more information. 714-532-8338.

Or you can come visit us on your interview date and ask residents that are currently living there! 🙂