Orthopaedic Hospital Program
About This Program
Our Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship offers a uniquely diverse training experience across multiple clinical settings, including community-based outpatient clinics and surgery centers, a high-volume academic teaching hospital, and international clinical opportunities. Fellows gain broad exposure to pediatric musculoskeletal conditions while working with varied patient populations and healthcare systems. The program also provides access to advanced biomechanical research facilities, suppor
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Richard E Bowen, MD
Orthopaedic Institute for Children / UCL
Primary Program Contact
Ophelia Portillo
Luskin - Orthopaedic Institute for Child
Locations
Orthopaedic Institute for Children / UCL
Admin
403 W Adams Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007-2664
1250 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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