Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2600521078
Program director
Frank Petrigliano
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
373
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 373 applications and invited about 16.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

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.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
16.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White44%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Frank Petrigliano
Program coordinator
Rebecca Reyes
Coordinator phone
(310) 825-6557
Program phone
(310) 319-1234
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

UCLA School of Medicine Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery 10833 Le Conte Ave, Room 76-143 CHS 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 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?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/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 UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program offer?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 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 373 applications and interviewed about 16.4% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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 UCLA School of Medicine Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery 10833 Le Conte Ave, Room 76-143 CHS 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 Frank Petrigliano. The program coordinator, Rebecca Reyes, is the usual contact for application questions.