Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program
About This Program
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is a non-profit, freestanding, academic pediatric medical center with a full scope of pediatric specialty services. CHLA treats over 120,000 children annually, many with complex medical conditions and most from typically medically underserved populations. Our fellows interact with every facet of our medical community including the care of patients in their homes, in outpatient clinic and in the hospital. Our fellows also care for the full life span.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniel Kadden, MD
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Primary Program Contact
Paolo Sayo
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Locations
4733 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
2601 Airport Dr
Torrance, CA 90505
11810 Saticoy St
North Hollywood, CA 91605
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
- no requirement
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
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
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 10
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.