AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliated

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Torrance, California, sponsored by Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

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About Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0400511026
Program director
Kevin DeWalt
Location
Torrance, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
687
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Torrance, California, sponsored by Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 687 applications and invited about 29% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
29%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White36%
  • Asian61%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kevin DeWalt
Program coordinator
Alejandra Veliz
Coordinator phone
(424) 306-8005
Program phone
(424) 306-5964
Sponsoring institution
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

1000 W. Carson Street Box 10 Torrance, CA 90509 Open in Google Maps

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program offer?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program received 687 applications and interviewed about 29% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program located?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is located at 1000 W. Carson Street Box 10 Torrance, CA 90509. Its sponsoring institution is Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kevin DeWalt. The program coordinator, Alejandra Veliz, is the usual contact for application questions.