AltaMed Health Services Program
About This Program
The AltaMed Family Medicine Residency Program focuses on high quality equitable care and community engagement, with justice as a unifying theme. We are an FQHC in the South East Los Angeles area. Highlights are: 9 rotations in Community Medicine; Protected didactic time; Professional development and leadership opportunities; Mentorship and a supportive learning environment; Health Justice curriculum; Research support and opportunities; Ample elective time; youth outreach and pipeline programs.-
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ana Karina Melgar, MD
AltaMed Health Services
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth Ferrer
AltaMed Health Services
Locations
AltaMed Health Services
Family Medicine Pgm
8627 Atlantic Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
2040 Camfield Ave
Los Angeles, CA 91770
8627 Atlantic Ave
South Gates, CA 90280
2100 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90057
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
1720 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033-2481
6801 Park Terrace
Los Angeles, CA 90045-3000
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.