PEDIATRICS

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Los Angeles, California

ACGME ID3200521032
Program Code1956320C0
NRMP Code1956320C0 | 1956320C1

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

29

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

318

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

Year 1 Seats

29

Interviews Last Year

318
55%

Interview Ratio

11

% US MD

89.5

% IMG

8.1
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F-1 VisaAccepts
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

Yes

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Interviews Last Year

318

Interview to Seat Ratio

11

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$89,261
PGY-2
$91,754
PGY-3
$94,809

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

29

Year 2 Size

29

Year 3 Size

29

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

87

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

2.1

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

65

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Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

University-based

Program Code

1956320C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B | F-1

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

29

Year 2 Program Size

29

Year 3 Program Size

29

% IMG Residents

8.1 %

% US MD Residents

89.5 %

% DO Residents

2.3 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

87

Total Physician Faculty

182

Faculty:Resident Ratio

2.1

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

89261

Year 2 Compensation

91754

Year 3 Compensation

94809

PGY-1 Vacation Days

28 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

28 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

28 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

65 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.4

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

318

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1956320C0 | 1956320C1

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-11-01 to 2025-12-20

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-11-01 to 2026-12-19

Start Dates

June

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

Yes

Contact Person

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Primary Institution

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Participant Institutions

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center | Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Subsidized child careMoving allowanceHousing stipendFree parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

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