UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
Unparalleled clinical experience at one of the busiest transplant centres in the country. Extensive exposure to complex cardiac critical care, including various mechanical circulatory support systems and adult congenital heart disease. Fellow-oriented educational programme and rotations focused on providing the best educational experience. Experience with strong teamwork among critical care faculty, surgery, cardiology, nurse practitioners, multi-specialty interns, perfusionists, and pharmacists
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Marisa Hernandez-Morgan, MS, MD, MPH
UCLA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lucine Torosian
UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
UCLA Med Ctr
Ste 3325
757 Westwood Plz
Los Angeles, CA 90095-8358
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073-2128
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.