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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Child Neurology 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
1850521062
Program director
Meeryo Choe
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
117
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 117 applications and invited about 34.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Child Neurology interview rate of 33.7%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
34.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Contact and location

Program director
Meeryo Choe
Program coordinator
Cherie Lewis
Coordinator phone
(310) 267-9124
Program phone
(310) 825-6196
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Division of Pediatric Neurology 10833 Le Conte, 22-474 MDCC, UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 90095 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 16.7% 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 Child Neurology program has 17.8% 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 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 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 117 applications and interviewed about 34.2% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

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 Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 Division of Pediatric Neurology 10833 Le Conte, 22-474 MDCC, UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 90095. 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 Meeryo Choe. The program coordinator, Cherie Lewis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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