UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
Training in clinical cardiology with basic and clinical research. Training in basic science, health services, or clinical research in EP, noninvasive, interventional, heart failure/transplant, preventive, and adult CHD exist with prospects for a PhD or MS.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Karol Elizabeth Watson, MD, PhD, MD
David Geffen Sch of Med UCLA
Primary Program Contact
Desiree Valeriano
David Geffen Sch of Med UCLA
Locations
David Geffen Sch of Med UCLA
A2-237 CHS
650 Charles E Young Dr S
Los Angeles, CA 90095
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
1250 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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-6
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.