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Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2600531122
Program director
Haleh Badkoobehi
Location
Torrance, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
352
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is a not Available Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Torrance, California, sponsored by Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 352 applications and invited about 19.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
19.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men80%
  • White64%
  • Asian28%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Haleh Badkoobehi
Program coordinator
Ana Contreras
Coordinator phone
(424) 306-7874
Program phone
(858) 829-2284
Sponsoring institution
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

1000 West Carson Street, Box 422 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?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% 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 Orthopaedic Surgery 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 352 applications and interviewed about 19.3% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is located at 1000 West Carson Street, Box 422 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 Haleh Badkoobehi. The program coordinator, Ana Contreras, is the usual contact for application questions.