Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program Pediatrics Residency
Pediatrics residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 3200500002
- Program director
- Arthur Cho
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 800
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 28.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 7%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).
In the latest application cycle the program received 800 applications and invited about 28.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 51 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.
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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 28.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates87%
- US DO graduates7%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women60%
- Men40%
- White33%
- Asian40%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Arthur Cho
- Program coordinator
- Calvin Lee
- Coordinator phone
- (310) 423-8455
- Program phone
- (310) 423-3511
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd Suite 4400 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Open in Google Maps
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 7% of residents at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offer?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program received 800 applications and interviewed about 28.3% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.
Where is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program located?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is located at 8700 Beverly Blvd Suite 4400 Los Angeles, CA 90048. Its sponsoring institution is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?
The program director is Arthur Cho. The program coordinator, Calvin Lee, is the usual contact for application questions.