Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Internal 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 Program

ACGME code
1400511046
Program director
Lisa Skinner
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
50
First-year spots
Applicants
1,929
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 50 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,929 applications and invited about 16% 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 0.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
50
Interview rate
16%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Skinner
Program coordinator
Ariela Hakim
Coordinator phone
(310) 490-1734
Program phone
(310) 794-4212
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 757 Westwood Plaza Suite 7501 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 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 0.7% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 50 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 50 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 1,929 applications and interviewed about 16% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine 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 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 757 Westwood Plaza Suite 7501 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 Lisa Skinner. The program coordinator, Ariela Hakim, is the usual contact for application questions.

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