Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program
About This Program
The largest pediatric cardiac surgical site on the west coast. CHLA was listed in the top 10 Children's Hospitals in the U.S. Recent USNWR ranked as the #1 children's hospital (tied) on the west coast. Great urban location with great weather.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Grace Chingling Kung, MD
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Primary Program Contact
Desiaire Rickman
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Locations
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Div of Cardiology MS#34
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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
- 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
Aug 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 4, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.