UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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
- 3000511034
- Program director
- Zhen Mei
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 499
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 14%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 499 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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 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
- 7
- Interview rate
- 14.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates68%
- US DO graduates18%
- US IMGs14%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women32%
- Men55%
- White36%
- Asian32%
- Hispanic or Latino32%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Zhen Mei
- Program coordinator
- Heidi Martinez
- Coordinator phone
- (310) 794-7495
- Program phone
- (310) 794-1476
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center AS-310 Center for Health Sciences 10833 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095-1732 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?
About 14% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 7 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 7 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 499 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.
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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.
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 Medical Center AS-310 Center for Health Sciences 10833 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095-1732. 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 Zhen Mei. The program coordinator, Heidi Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.