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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.

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About UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0400521020
Program director
Jack Buckley
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
27
First-year spots
Applicants
639
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 27 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 639 applications and invited about 20% 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 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
27
Interview rate
20%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates99%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White35%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jack Buckley
Program coordinator
Lucelva Mendez
Coordinator phone
(310) 267-8655
Program phone
(310) 775-1694
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Dept of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine 757 Westwood Plaza, Suite 3304 Los Angeles, CA 90095-7403 Open in Google Maps

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program offer?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program offers 27 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 27 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program received 639 applications and interviewed about 20% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/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 UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/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 UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program located?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is located at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Dept of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine 757 Westwood Plaza, Suite 3304 Los Angeles, CA 90095-7403. Its sponsoring institution is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.

Who is the program director of UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jack Buckley. The program coordinator, Lucelva Mendez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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