Mission
Central Neighborhood Christian Health Clinics is empowered by faith-based values and commitment to healing. We believe that every person is worthy and is loved by God. We promote physical wholeness, emotional well-being and spiritual growth by fostering a healthier and more vibrant community. Our dedicated Board-Certified medical staff provides professional, holistic, quality healthcare to the diverse patient population that we serve.
Our Spiritual Values
Residents who choose Central Neighborhood Christian Health Clinics are committed to making a difference and enacting lasting change. Our team has created an environment that ensures Residents pursue meaningful professional goals, help shape the future of care, and improve the health and well being of their patients.
Core Values reflect :
Respect – We believe in the sanctity of humanity, regardless of origin, or station in life.
Equity – Our workforce is diverse and inclusive of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion and physical ability.
Spirituality – As a faith-based health provider, our culture is one that supports a desire for meaning, deeper values, wholeness and connectedness.
Principle – We act with ethics, honesty and integrity.
Excellence – We deliver excellence by giving our best and exceeding our own expectations. as well as to the health of our patients and of the community.
Compassion – By valuing every individual we seek to understand others and relieve their suffering.
Teamwork – Consistently demonstrate an unselfish commitment to working with others to create a collaborative culture.
The CNCH Family Medicine Residency Program….
- Is aligned with a network of Medicare-Certified Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) with a 58-year history of expanding access and improving care to multicultural and ethnically diverse communities
- Partners with award-winning hospitals who have longstanding traditions of service excellence in health education
- Is supported by a high-functioning outpatient clinic system which focuses on providing appropriate care for patients and addressing population-level needs
- Offers a comprehensive curriculum infused with opportunities to develop the necessary skills to become academic leaders and medical professionals
- Provides sufficient elective time that allows you to develop and pursue specialized interests in preparation for an outstanding career
- Offers mentorship from a diverse group of physicians recognized for their work in education
Program Overview
Highlights
The CNCH Family Medicine Residency Program emphasizes outpatient care and community outreach, with equity as a unifying theme. We have 13 rotations, including Community Medicine in every graduate training year. Each rotation has a theme, including:
- Behavioral Health
- Vulnerable Populations
- Medical Outreach
- Practice Management and Quality Improvement
- Advocacy
- HIV testing and education mobile clinic services
- Unique opportunities throughout our Southern California network. View our facilities here
Partnerships
With strong collaborative efforts and ties to leading health organizations, CNCH has developed effective, sustainable, practical, and replicable consensus strategies.
- Centinela Hospital Medical Center
- Hollywood Presbyterian
- PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
Curriculum
PGY-1 (Intern Year)
- Family Medicine – Outpatient (2 blocks)
- Community Medicine
- Musculoskeletal / Ortho
- Radiology / Imaging
- Psychiatry (Mental Health)
- Pediatrics – Outpatient (2 blocks)
- Gynecology
- Family Medicine – Inpatient (2 blocks)
- Electives (2 blocks)
PGY-2
- Family Medicine – Outpatient
- Community Medicine & Home Visits
- Critical Care
- Family Medicine – Inpatient (2 blocks)
- Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Obstetrics (Prenatal, L&D, Postpartum)
- Inpatient Pediatrics with Emergency Pediatrics (2 blocks)
- Newborn Nursery
- Electives (2 blocks)
PGY-3
- Family Medicine – Outpatient
- Musculoskeletal Ortho/Sports Medicine
- Health Systems Management
- IM Subspecialties (Cardiology, GI, Hem/Onc)
- Surgical Subspecialties (Urology, Ophthalmology)
- Family Medicine – Inpatient (2 blocks)
- Emergency Medicine
- Obstetrics (Prenatal, L&D, Postpartum)
- Geriatrics / Nursing Home
- Elective & Research
- Electives (2 blocks)
Application Requirements
Start here to learn how to prepare your application. Please follow the instructions carefully and adhere to the requirements. We are fully committed to ERAS rules and regulations.
Application Requirements
All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System). Your student affairs office can address any questions about ERAS. Hand-written applications and solicitation outside of ERAS will not be accepted.
Our selection committee will review your completed application. You will be notified of your interview status via ERAS.
Requirements for all applicants:
- Completed ERAS residency application
- One letter of recommendation from a family physician
- Two additional letters of recommendation
- Dean's letter
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX transcript
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae (ERAS CV is acceptable)
- Photograph
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, beginning on October 17, 2025, and will be accepted through December 20th, 2025. You may receive and invitation for an interview at any point during this review process.
Interview Process
The interview is a key part of a successful application. There will be an opportunity for two in-person events to visit the program at our Central Neighborhood Christian Health Clinic.
Once your ERAS application has been submitted, our selection committee will review it. If they determine that you are a good fit for the program, our Program Coordinator will arrange for an interview date. Interviews start October 17, 2025, and end December 20, 2025 , and we will offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
During the interview, you will have the opportunity to speak with faculty members, residents, and other CNCH staff. Interviews will be virtual but there will be the opportunity for two in-person events to visit the program at our Central Neighborhood Christian Health Clinic.
Program Staff
Our Faculty
Our Residents
Year-1 Interns
Application FAQs
Finding the right Residency Program to apply to is an important decision. Make sure you have all the information you need to begin your training.
Here are answers to common questions about the application process, requirements and the Central Neighborhood Christian Health Clinics (CNCH) Family Medicine Residency Program (FMRP).
What is unique or different about the CNCH FMRP?
Unlike traditional hospital-based programs, the CNCH FMRP is based in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and is a faith-based organization that serves medically vulnerable communities. The FMRP uses a model that prioritizes and emphasizes outpatient primary care delivery. Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
What are the application criteria?
Requirements for all applicants:
- Completed ERAS Residency Application
- One letter of recommendation from a family physician
- Two additional letters of recommendation from completed rotations
- Dean’s letter
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX transcript
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae (ERAS CV is acceptable)
- Photograph
What are you looking for in an applicant?
We are looking for applicants who are aligned with the vision and mission of CNCH, and have a demonstrated passion for and commitment to work in ethnically diverse, medically vulnerable communities. We are looking for residents who prioritize service.
We are committed to recruiting, training and retaining underrepresented minorities in medicine. Additionally, fluency in Spanish preferred but is not required.
How many letters of recommendation do you require? Does one of the letters need to be from a family physician?
We require three letters of recommendation, one of them from a family physician.
May I fax or email additional information to go along with my application?
No. Please view our “Application Requirements” page and submit the required information along with your application via ERAS.
What is your application deadline?
The application deadline is the second Friday in December.
Applications in ERAS are released in September of the Academic Year. We highly advise to submit your application as early as possible since interview spots are limited and filled on a rolling basis. Our interview season roughly extends from October to December.
Do you train residents who are international medical graduates (IMG)?
Yes, we welcome IMGs. Additional requirements for graduates of international medical schools (except Canadian) students include:
- Six to 12 months of U.S. based, hands-on clinical experience (preferably in primary care)
- Three letters of recommendation from an American medical school faculty member, who can verify your clinical skills. Letter-writers should have either:
- Worked with you prior to your arrival in the United States
- Worked with you in an internship, externship, clerkship, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of having passed the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams
- ECFMG certification
Do you participate in the Match?
Yes, CNCH’s FMRP participates in the Match.
Do you sponsor visas?
Yes. We accept and sponsor H1/J1 visas.
I applied. What happens next?
Our team will review your application on ERAS. If you are selected for an interview, our Program Coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a time. To learn more about our requirements, please see previous questions for more information.
What types of patients will I see in a week working in family medicine?
CNCH provides services to an ethnically diverse population, including many people who are underinsured or uninsured. The clinic primarily provides family medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology services along with dental care and a wide variety of community programs. There is a HIV/Substance Abuse Program and an integrated Behavioral Health Program.
What procedures will I learn during this residency?
The Residency Program will provide Residents with the procedure training necessary to succeed. The FMRP has rotations that provide the opportunity procedure training in the following procedures;
- Skin Biopsy: Excisional, punch and shave
- Colposcopy
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Cast/splint application and removal
- Endometrial biopsy
- Genital wart treatment
- I&D abscess, skin
- Ingrown toenail surgery/excision
- IUD insertion and removal
- Joint aspiration
- Joint injection
- Laceration repair
- OB ultrasound
Other procedures will be performed in the hospital setting.
Does CNCH use electronic medical records (EMR)?
Yes. CNCH uses IMS Medi-Tab.
What are the salary and benefits for residents?
CNCH offers a variety of benefits. Please see the Salary and Benefits page for detailed information.
What types of elective rotations are available?
Residents will have the opportunity to choose from several different elective
rotations, view Block Rotation Schedule.
- Addiction medicine
- Anesthesia
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- GI
- Gynecology
- NICU
- Ophthalmology
- Podiatry
- Radiology/ultrasound (priority)
- Sports medicine
- Urology
Does your program allow moonlighting?
Yes, subject to Program Director approval.
What is your Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) ID?
8000501195
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