UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UCLA General Surgery Residency Program offers exceptional clinical and academic training across diverse sites: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Residents care for a broad spectrum of patients, including county and VA populations. Our seven-year curriculum includes two dedicated research years with opportunities to p
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jane Yanagawa, MD
UCLA - Department of Surgery
Primary Program Contact
Karina Lara, MD
David Geffen Sch of Med at UCLA
Locations
UCLA - Department of Surgery
77-123 Chs
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095-3075
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509-7360
1250 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073-2128
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
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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 Position Type(s) 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
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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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.