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Career resources

Career Resources

The American Academy of Pediatrics Resources (www.aap.org)

  • Professional Resources-> Pediatrics as a profession-> Pediatrics 101

  • Pediatrics 101 Handbook:

    • Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook: Finding the Job. Sections include:

      • Searching for a Job

      • Researching the practice and community

      • Recent graduates

      • Identifying goals

      • Timeline Summary

      • Working with Recruiters

      • Preparing a CV and Cover Letter

      • The Interview

      • Negotiating and Agreement

  • Professional Resources-> Pediatrics as a profession-> Finding a job

 

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AAP Pedialink Resources

http://pedialink.aap.org/resident -> Career Planning

  • Links to AMGA Physician Compensation Survey

  • Federation of State Medical Boards

  • Pediatric Insurance Consultants

 

JAMA Career Center

http://jamacareercenter.com/

  • Database of open Pediatrics Positions

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The American Medical Association

The AMA Introduction to the Practice of Medicine (IPM) Modules:           

  • http://uclagme.knowbase.com/ (Login: UCLA Mednet email, password: “IPM” is default, you may have reset this when you did the Resident as teacher module)

    • Click on Courses -> online courses-> details

      • Under Professionalism: Physician Employment Contracts: What you need to know (52 min video)

      • Under Systems-Based Practice:

        • Choosing the Practice That’s Right for you: Some Practical Considerations (54min video)

        • Medical Liability Insurance: Protection for Your Practice Journey (34 min video)

    • Click on Resources

      • Under “Employment Contracts”

        • The Annotated Model Physician Employment Agreement: a resource for physicians who want to be prepared to negotiate an employment agreement.

        • Physician Employment Contracts: What you need to know (slides alone)

 

NEJM Career Center Resources

http://www.nejmcareercenter.org/

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Journal of Pediatrics

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/

 

AAP Section on Hospital Medicine

Hospital Medicine as a Career

 

PedsJob Resources

http://www.pedjobs.org (The site for open Pediatrics Positions)

 

Stanford Pediatrics Resources

Launching Your Career in Pediatrics: Getting Started

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The American Board of Pediatrics

https://www.abp.org

  • Applying for the boards

  • Maintenance of certification information

Moonlighting

MOONLIGHTING

UCLA Pediatric Residency Moonlighting Policy:

Instructions for Submitting Moonlighting Request in MedHub:

Click here for: Moonlighting Opportunities

Checkout

2026 SENIOR CHECKOUT

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  • As you prepare to complete your pediatrics residency, there are a few "housekeeping" items you must do to check out from UCLA/SM, Miller, Olive View, and Cedars. See below for instructions and forms. 

  • Note: Do not finalize check out (ie. turn in badges, etc.) if you still have back up shifts! 

  • Watch the Resident Check Out Process Video! (10 min) The video is still applicable despite being made in 2021. Please reach out to Cherie Lewis (not Megan Fuller) if you have any questions.

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UCLA Check Out - June 2025

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As part of UCLA’s check-out process, you must complete a checkout meeting (~15 mins) with Dr. Alan Chin at which time you go over your procedure logs and electives. Click here to schedule your virtual Zoom meeting. Feel free to schedule your meeting now while you are working on completing the check out process.

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Once you are ready to drop off your check off form, ID badges, SM parking pass, and pick up your graduation certificate, please schedule a time to stop by the Med Ed office. Click here to schedule your drop off time. Please note: these need to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Please let Cherie Lewis know if none of the dates/times work for you and we can see what we can do.

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Miller Check out

  • Your Miller ID Badge and Meal Card should be returned to the Millers GME office . If you don't have plans to return to Millers, you may drop it off with MedEd in 3108 RRUMC.

  • You are required to receive Medical Records Clearance from Veronica Le. Please email her this completed form to confirm you are cleared (VLe11@memorialcare.org). 

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Olive View Check Out

  • Olive View Check Out Form: Required for all residents, including Rising Chiefs

  • Please return form, badge and parking pass directly to Samantha Donis. If you will not be returning to Olive View, you can also return these items to the UCLA MedEd office (3108 RRUMC). 

  • Current Chiefs: You do not need to complete a form. Please turn in your OV badge to Adrianna Gonzales and email her stating when your last day will be. Email: adgonzales@dhs.lacounty.gov. 

  • Note: If any item has been lost (ex ID badge, parking badge), the fee required needs to be included. If by check, make payable to OVMC. Cash is also accepted. Residents will not receive their graduation certificate until all the items are received or paid for. 

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For any questions regarding the OV check-out form/process, please contact Samantha Donis (sdonis@dhs.lacounty.gov).​

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Cedars-Sinai Check Out

  • Cedars-Sinai Check Out Form: Only applicable to those on this list

    • The linen department has very unusual hours: M-F 7am-10am and 1pm-4pm

    • All sections MUST be signed. Completed form needs to be turned into our office (3108 RRUMC) with your badge. We will mail Cedars your items.

    • For any questions regarding the Cedars check-out form/process, please contact Calvin Lee (Calvin.Lee2@cshs.org).

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Miscellaneous

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Updated 5/14/2026

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