UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
About This Program
As a program we are mission driven and value being a close-knit Med-Peds family supported by two strong categorical programs. Our housestaff are part of the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR), which is the largest housestaff union in the United States. This is a local of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing over 16,000 resident physicians and fellows.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gifty-Maria Jane Ntim, MD, MPH
UCLA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Vanessa Galvan
UCLA Med Ctr
Locations
UCLA Med Ctr
Ste 7501
7501 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048-1869
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 from a department chair
- 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
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
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
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.