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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Santa Monica, 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
1200511049
Program director
Denise Sur
Location
Santa Monica, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
668
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Santa Monica, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 668 applications and invited about 20.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
20.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White53%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino28%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Denise Sur
Program coordinator
Carole Barrinuevo
Coordinator phone
(310) 319-4711
Program phone
(310) 319-4700
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Department of Family Medicine 1920 Colorado Ave Santa Monica, CA 90404 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 3% 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 Family Medicine program has 22% 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 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 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 668 applications and interviewed about 20.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

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 Department of Family Medicine 1920 Colorado Ave Santa Monica, CA 90404. 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 Denise Sur. The program coordinator, Carole Barrinuevo, is the usual contact for application questions.