UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
Fellows' curriculum is developed around a structured, comprehensive program utilizing the vast resources at UCLA, including the UC-LEND Program, UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment, and the Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. In addition, they will have the opportunity to participate as part of a multidisciplinary care team for the KidsConnect Autism Treatment Partial Hospitalization Program.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Meeryo Christa Ahn Choe, MD, BA
14100 58th St N
Primary Program Contact
Cherie Lewis, MPH
22-474 MDCC
Locations
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
1250 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Application Information
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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
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
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.