Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program
About This Program
As a fellow at CHLA, you will be immersed in a busy, urban ED that is a level 1 trauma center and has over 95,000 visits a year. You will become proficient in managing trauma, medical resuscitations, procedures, ED flow, and challenging clinical decision making while functioning with increasing autonomy-by 3rd year you have the opportunity to work as an independent attending. In addition to clinical duties, you will be mentored and learn the process of research and QI from formulation of a quest
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cindy Luu, MD
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Primary Program Contact
Shayda Nikamalfard, MHA
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Locations
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
MS #113
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
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
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.