PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Pediatrics 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
3200521032
Program director
Alan Chin
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
27
First-year spots
Applicants
870
Latest cycle
Interview rate
42.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 27 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 870 applications and invited about 42.1% 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 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, 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
27
Interview rate
42.1%
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 graduates4%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White34%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Alan Chin
Program coordinator
Cherie Lewis
Coordinator phone
(310) 267-9124
Program phone
(310) 825-4128
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Medical Center Department of Pediatrics 757 Westwood Plaza, Room 3108 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1752 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 and H-1B 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 10% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 27 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 27 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 870 applications and interviewed about 42.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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

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 Department of Pediatrics 757 Westwood Plaza, Room 3108 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1752. 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 Alan Chin. The program coordinator, Cherie Lewis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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