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Program Contact Information
Program Name: Adventist Health Glendale Family Medicine Residency Program
Program Director Name: Sirvard Khanoyan, M.D.
Program Coordinator Name: Eliz Baltayan
Program Address: 801 S. Chevy Chase Dr., Suite 201, Glendale, California 91205
Program Phone Number: (818) 500-5535
Program Contact Email: eliz.baltayan@fpglendale.com
Total # of Residents: 24
Number of PGY-1 Slots: 8
Program at a Glance
Does your residency program share a hospital with other medical specialties or is it the only one? Unopposed
Program Setting: Urban
Is your program working in a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model? No
Program Emphasis: Chronic Disease Management, Community Medicine, Geriatrics, Global Health, Inpatient Medicine, Leadership Development, LGBTQ+, Pain Management, Procedures, Sports Medicine, Women's Health
Sponsoring Institution: Adventist Health Glendale
Special Electives or Rotations: Ambulatory Medicine, Community Medicine, Geriatrics, Global Health, Inpatient Medicine, Leadership Development, Obstetrics, Pain Management, Reproductive Health, Sports Medicine, Women's Health
Which categories best describe your patient demographic?: White, Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin, Asian, Middle Eastern or North African
Accreditation: ACGME
CAFP pays for first year resident dues (dependent upon completion of the application). Please indicate if your program pays for second and/or third year CAFP resident membership.
Both PGY-2 and PGY-3 dues
Program Details
Program Highlights and/or Unique Curriculum Components (i.e. Fellowship Opportunities):
The Adventist Health Glendale Family Medicine Residency Program offers a rich opportunity for the physician-in-training seeking a comprehensive, well-rounded experience in family medicine. Located in the multi-ethnic, urban community of Glendale within Los Angeles county, the Family Medicine Residency Program appeals to the resident seeking a community health-centered residency experience in a nonprofit setting. The program is proud to offer a state-of-the-art electronic medical record system to the family doctors of tomorrow.
Some of the highlights of our program include:
- Excellent Southern California Location (15 minutes north of downtown LA)
- Diverse group of patients from varying ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
- FMC located in a Medically Underserved Area
- Community-based stand-alone program (our program is the only residency program in Glendale)
- 24 diverse residents (16 Females / 8 Males; 12 DOs / 8 US MDs / 4 IMGs; fluency in 9 different languages)
- Friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary core faculty teaching full-spectrum of care
- Interdisciplinary team including a behavioral psychologist, pharmacologist, and social worker
- On-site specialty clinics: OB, Psych, Peds, Derm Procedures, and Ortho
- Opportunities for global health care experience
- Rotations at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Adventist Health White Memorial, Asian Pacific Healthcare Ventures, and other FQHCs
- Annual resident-faculty-family retreat, holiday parties, dinners, nightlife, etc.
- Resident-run Wellness Committee with dedicated annual budget for wellness-centered events
- Optional Tracks: (1) Academic Teaching Track; (2) Janet A. Cunningham Underserved Medicine Track; (3) Point of Care Ultrasound Track
Adventist Health Glendale's Recent Recognition/Awards:
- 5-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- 11th Consecutive A Grade in Hospital Safety from The Leapfrog Group
- Joint Commission Accreditation
- Joint Commission Certification in Joint Replacement
- Accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Designated STEMI Receiving Center
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Rated #10 Best Hospital in LA by U.S. News & World Report (2019)
- Awarded Stroke Gold Plus Award from the American Stroke Association
- Accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program
- Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery
- Designated Pink Ribbon Facility
Faculty Composition:
8 Core Faculty Members:
- 5 faculty members, including our Program Director, are graduates of our residency program
- 3 Females; 5 Males
- 3 DOs; 3 US MDs; 1 IMG; 1 PhD
- Faculty sub-specialties and areas of interest: Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Substance Abuse, Sports Medicine, Palliative Care, Dermatology Procedures, Mental Health, Internal Medicine
Fun Facts:
We Asked Our Residents…
(1) What factors were important to you in choosing our program?
Responses fell into 3 major categories:
LOCATION
- Wanted to be in Southern California
- Family/support system was nearby
- Met spouse’s work/school needs
PROGRAM
- Wanted to be in a community-based, unopposed program
- Important to have a supportive faculty with an open-door policy
- AHGL has good food!
- Challenging program that also encourages work/life balance
- Diverse patient population
- Small program size
- Opportunities to participate in medical mission trips
- Ability to work with attendings who love to teach
FEEL
- Resident camaraderie
- Resident wellness
- Culture of compassion
- I could imagine myself being happy here
(2) What type of person is a good “fit” at AHGL?
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Conscientious
- Dedicated
- Enthusiastic about learning
- Flexible
- Friendly
- Hardworking
- Helpful
- Proactive
- Responsible
- Self-directed learner
- Social
- Team player
- Well-rounded
