UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our fellowship offers an opportunity to gain practical guidance in peri-operative pain management and regional anesthetic techniques. There is both a clinical and academic component, as well as areas of scholarly activity. Applicants will gain mastery of ultrasound guidance in peripheral blockade, peripheral nerve catheter techniques, thoracic epidurals, and acute pain service management skills.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Rana Movahedi, MD
UCLA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lucine Torosian, MD
UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
UCLA Med Ctr
Ste 3325
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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
Data not provided by program
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
Mar 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 1, 2026 - Apr 1, 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-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.