Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
Harbor-UCLA is a community based, university affiliated, level 1 trauma rated county medical center. The patient population is predominantly underserved. We provide training in a wide range of surgical services including robotics. Our graduates exceed case log requirements with a high percentage continue training in surgical specialty fellowships. Our research year residents all complete and present projects at national and regional symposiums. We are located near beaches and mountains.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alexander Schwed, MD
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical C
Primary Program Contact
Andrea Ossea, AA, AS
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical C
Surgery Department, Campus Box 461
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502-2004
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509-7360
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010-1495
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1011 Baldwin Park Blvd
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
25825 S Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 19, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 18, 2026 - Jan 20, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.