UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program
About This Program
Our thriving program is embedded in the diverse community of Los Angeles. Residents directly participate in teaching UCLA medical students and run multiple committees like the Student Community OUTreach (SCOUT) Team, Wellness Committee, and Innovation/Informatics Committee. Immersive learning opportunities include comprehensive rehab management, ultrasound-guided injections, and fluoroscopic-guided procedures with skilled faculty. Research and scholarly activity are required and supported.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dixie Lynne Reiko Aragaki, MD, BS
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Primary Program Contact
Kim Vu, MD
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Locations
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Dept of PM&R W-117
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
5901 E 7th St
Long Beach, CA 90822-5201
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
7601 E Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073-2128
2070 Century Park E
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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
- 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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 28, 2025 - Jan 27, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.