Educating the next generation of physicians, scientists, nurses, health care professionals and leaders, as well as continuing to enrich the knowledge base of our team, are top priorities at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. We offer and support many opportunities for education and training.
Physician Education
Graduate Medical Education
CHLA is a sponsoring institution of graduation medical education as accredited by the ACGME. We offer pediatric residencies, child neurology residencies and clinical fellowships, and diversity is a priority for our program.
Pediatric Residency
We strive to train leaders in child and adolescent health with a focus on promoting health equity and caring for the underserved. Our physicians are faculty at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Child Neurology Residency
Our accredited categorical residency provides a dynamic and energetic environment for training future child neurologists. Residents work with our team of 20 child neurologists and collaborate with numerous areas in the hospital.
Medical Internships and Training
Children's Hospital Los Angeles provides a wealth of training and volunteer opportunities for individuals committed to helping children—from those just considering a health care career to established professionals.
Continuing Medical Education Department
We are committed to providing culturally sensitive continuing medical education by enhancing the knowledge, competence and professional performance of medical staff and community physicians regarding new developments in medicine.
Global Health Track
Part of our Pediatric Residency Program, the Global Health Track offers a unique opportunity to work on the front lines of global pediatric care. The program has established local and international partnerships to meet resident needs and interests.
Clinical Education
RN Residency in Pediatrics
Positioning Nurses for Success: New graduate nurses need extended clinical experience and support to successfully transition from nursing student to professional nurse.
Transition RN Fellowship in Pediatrics
Are you an experienced registered nurse whose been curious about pediatrics, but weren’t sure you could make the change? This program is for you.
International Observership Program
We aim to facilitate the transfer of knowledge from CHLA experts to health care providers from other countries through informal, immersive shadowing. We hope to inspire new ideas that participants can use when they return to their home institutions.
Las Madrinas Simulation Center
The Las Madrinas Simulation Center is one of the few accredited pediatric simulation programs in the country. We offer courses and medical education.
Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Graduate Program
Announcing a new graduate program in the Developmental Origins of Health and Diseases where students work with CHLA investigators.
Research Education
The George Donnell Society for Pediatric Scientists
The George Donnell Society for Pediatric Scientists includes residents, fellows and faculty who are interested in performing pediatric research. It provides mentorship, infrastructure and a community for pediatric scientists in training.
Samuels Family Latino and African American High School Internship Program (LA-HIP)
The Samuels Family LA-HIP provides students who identify as underrepresented minorities in medicine and science with the opportunity to learn hands-on laboratory-based research and supports them in pursuing careers in science.
K12 Research Training
This physician-scientist career development program provides two years of initial funding, as well as extensive individual, research, career and faculty development mentoring from established NIH funded faculty.
