A Consistent Influence

For more than 100 years, the LACMA has been a
constant voice for the local medical community

Young Physicians

Representing all years of medical education with interests in various medical specialties.
A culturally, ethnically diverse group of students from various backgrounds and life experiences.
Interested in Systems-Based Medicine, Health Policy, and Healthcare Administration

MD & DO Physicians-in-training in ACGME & AOA accredited GME training programs
We come from a wide variety of specialties and we share in common our love of Organized Medicine
We are comprised of equally women & men and our ages for the majority of us tend to range from 25-35
Interested in Organized Medicine & Leadership
Looking for professional opportunities and career development
Seeking mentors both in our respective specialties (various practice types), but also leadership mentors
Seeking networking & social opportunities

Physicians graduated from residency and/or fellowship and in early years of practice
Younger than 45 years-old (LACMA definition)
Practicing in various specialties and practice settings

Include medical students in physician social mixers.
Create a more robust mentorship program through a user-friendly mentorship portal.
Create a pathway in which medical students can acquire work-based learning opportunities through LACMA and Los Angeles County
Increase awareness of health policy issues and advocacy

Creating a listserve in order to be able to communicate more effectively to residents & fellows training in Los Angeles County
Host successful career fairs–connecting graduating residents & fellows to future career opportunities
Increasing Resident & Fellow membership and increasing engaged participation
Identify resident & fellow leaders early in order to carry the baton of the committee and represent the voice of residents & fellows in LACMA
Identify unique opportunities for Collaboration, Partnerships & Programming that can offset the cost-burden associated with our section including reaching out to: Committee on Interns & Residents, Kaplan, Employers, Vendors, etc.
Our goal is to become a familiar presence at the city and county governance level and to become more engaged with LACMA members and LACMA leadership

Increase involvement in the Young Physician Committee
Work closely with medical students and resident/fellows to promote continued involvement and retention of graduating resident/fellows in LACMA
Improve communication with the Board via Young Physician Committee Chair and Young Physician Councilor sitting on the Board