UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UCLA transfusion medicine program offers an impressive breadth of antibody cases, from routine to once-in-a lifetime cases and coupled with the significant progressive responsibility offered to fellows, this provides for graduating trainees that are extremely well prepared. In addition, UCLA has the largest academic hospital-based donor center in the nation, making it a premier location to learn about donor medicine.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrea Michelle Mcgonigle, MD
UCLA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Victoria Amador
UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
UCLA Med Ctr
Rm A4-239J CHS
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010-1495
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048-1869
1130 S Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006-0908
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
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 15, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Jan 13, 2025 - May 3, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.