Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program
About This Program
As a NAEC Level IV Epilepsy Center, we treat the spectrum of epilepsies, especially intractable epilepsy; as the largest children's hospital in the Los Angeles area and a safety net hospital, we see a diversity of disorders and diseases. Training at CHLA affords our fellows a chance to learn comprehensive epilepsy diagnosis, medical and surgical management, and coordinated care across specialties while becoming experts in EEG interpretation, strengthen their fund of know as a subspecialist.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Latanya Agurs, MD
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Primary Program Contact
Anastasia Pan
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Locations
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Mail Stop #82
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
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
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 21, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 8, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 12, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 14 Vacation Days and 6 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.