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Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Torrance, California, sponsored by Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

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About Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1800511018
Program director
Margaret Adler
Location
Torrance, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
539
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is a not Available Neurology residency program in Torrance, California, sponsored by Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 539 applications and invited about 10.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
10.9%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates65%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White15%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Margaret Adler
Program coordinator
Stephanie Ramos
Coordinator phone
(424) 306-7670
Sponsoring institution
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Department of Neurology, Box 492 1000 West Carson Street Torrance, CA 90509 Open in Google Maps

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Los Angeles County-Harbor-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 Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program offer?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program received 539 applications and interviewed about 10.9% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Los Angeles County-Harbor-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 Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program located?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurology, Box 492 1000 West Carson Street Torrance, CA 90509. Its sponsoring institution is Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program?

The program director is Margaret Adler. The program coordinator, Stephanie Ramos, is the usual contact for application questions.

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