UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program
About This Program
Our Pain Medicine Fellowship offers well-balanced training across VA, private practice, and academic settings. Fellows gain experience in inpatient and outpatient care, electrodiagnostics, and advanced procedures. They work closely with a multidisciplinary team, developing strong clinical and collaborative skills. Graduates leave prepared to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in diverse practice environments.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Quynh G Pham, MD
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Primary Program Contact
Rebecca Ovsiowitz, MD
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Locations
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Dept of PM&R (W117)
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073-2128
2001 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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
Does not offer open house or 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
Apr 27, 2027
Interview Offer Dates
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 5
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.