Emergency MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View Program

Emergency Medicine 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/Olive View Program

ACGME code
1100512003
Program director
Steven Lai
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 42 hours a week in their first year.

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.

  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White50%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American22%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Lai
Program coordinator
Jennifer Cassidy
Coordinator phone
(310) 794-0785
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Emergency Medicine (Ronald Reagan/Olive View) Department of Emergency Medicine 1100 Glendon Avenue, Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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/Olive View Program IMG-friendly?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View Program offers 15 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

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

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Where is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View Program located?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/Olive View Program is located at UCLA Emergency Medicine (Ronald Reagan/Olive View) Department of Emergency Medicine 1100 Glendon Avenue, Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90024. 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/Olive View Program?

The program director is Steven Lai. The program coordinator, Jennifer Cassidy, is the usual contact for application questions.