UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
Extensive biochemical genetics clinical experience, in-house diagnostic biochemical genetics laboratory, and experienced faculty members. As research is a requirement, there is a broad variety of experiences a trainee can participate in, ranging from translational laboratory work, to clinical trials experience, to patient-driven clinical reports. We are a newborn screen referral center and lysosomal enzyme replacement therapy infusion site as well.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Raymond Wang, MD, BS
Children's Hospital of Orange Cunty
Primary Program Contact
Lorraine S Hartman, MD
UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
Children's Hospital of Orange Cunty
Division of Metabolic Disorders
1201 W La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868-4203
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509-7360
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Application Information
No Program Match
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 5 through Year 6
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.