UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout 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
- Website
- Program website
- 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.