Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Sylmar, California, sponsored by Olive View/UCLA Medical Center.

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About Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400521047
Program director
Laxmi Suthar
Location
Sylmar, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
2,300
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Sylmar, California, sponsored by Olive View/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,300 applications and invited about 21.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
21
Interview rate
21.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men51%
  • White30%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Laxmi Suthar
Program coordinator
Gustavo Chavez
Coordinator phone
(747) 210-3205
Sponsoring institution
Olive View/UCLA Medical Center

14445 Olive View Drive, #2B182 Sylmar, CA 91342 Open in Google Maps

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Olive View/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 Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program offer?

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program offers 21 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program?

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program received 2,300 applications and interviewed about 21.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Olive View/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 Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program located?

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program is located at 14445 Olive View Drive, #2B182 Sylmar, CA 91342. Its sponsoring institution is Olive View/UCLA Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program?

The program director is Laxmi Suthar. The program coordinator, Gustavo Chavez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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