Vision
A unified network of early career physicians who feel supported, informed, and empowered to navigate medicine together — strengthening both the physician workforce and the health of the Los Angeles community through collaboration, advocacy, and service.
Goals
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Build Community and Connection | Create an inclusive space for medical students, residents, fellows, and early-career attendings to connect, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships, especially for those without existing family or institutional ties in medicine.
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Support Early Career Development | Provide guidance, mentorship, and peer support around key early-career challenges, including training transitions, career pathways, leadership opportunities, and work-life sustainability
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Amplify Early Career Voices | Identify shared concerns and priorities among early career physicians and help elevate these perspectives within medicine and broader health system conversations.
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Serve the Los Angeles Community | Encourage engagement in community-focused initiatives that align clinical practice with public health, health equity, and service to the diverse populations of Los Angeles
Meet the Early Career Physician Committee
Danielle Cain
Dr. Nicole Hinds
Gwendolyn Lee
Ezi-Nneoma Okoro
Dr. Carlos Silva
Dr. Elizabeth Volpicelli
Dr. Resa Caivano
Isabella Ceda Smith
Dr. Po-Yin (Samuel) Huang
Dr. Jessica Matthiesen
Dr. Robert Olmeda
Bella Smith
Dr. Saya Yusa
Dr. Heather Silverman
Tiffany Chen
Jessica Johnston
Dr. Linda Mirdamadi
Daphne Rodriguez
Matthew Spear
Dr. Jerry Abraham
Dr. Christopher Libby
Jocelyn Chow
Dr. Nivedita Kar
Dr. Nicole Muhleisen
Dr. Allen Rodriguez
Dr. Brandon Tang
Dr. Shireen Saxena
Emma Doan
Nathan Kim
Dr. Hannah Nguyen
Dr. Zainab Saadi
Dr. Omar Viramontes
Christina Burns

