PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

Pediatrics 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
3200511042
Program director
sarah gustafson
Location
Torrance, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
794
Latest cycle
Interview rate
49.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
37%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Torrance, California, sponsored by Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 794 applications and invited about 49.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 37% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
10
Interview rate
49.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates37%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs37%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White33%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
sarah gustafson
Program coordinator
Christan Francis
Coordinator phone
(424) 306-5602
Program phone
(559) 433-5343
Sponsoring institution
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

1000 W Carson Street, Box 17 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?

About 37% of residents at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 10 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 10 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 794 applications and interviewed about 49.4% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is located at 1000 W Carson Street, Box 17 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 sarah gustafson. The program coordinator, Christan Francis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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