Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program

ACGME code
3400521007
Program director
Dixie Aragaki
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
358
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 358 applications and invited about 22.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
22.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates72%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White52%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%

Contact and location

Program director
Dixie Aragaki
Program coordinator
Jodi Friedman
Coordinator phone
(310) 825-7375
Program phone
(310) 478-3711
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Department of PM&R (117) 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 Open in Google Maps

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program: frequently asked questions

Does UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 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/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program IMG-friendly?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program offer?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program offers 8 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program received 358 applications and interviewed about 22.1% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 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/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program located?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program is located at Department of PM&R (117) 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073. 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/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program?

The program director is Dixie Aragaki. The program coordinator, Jodi Friedman, is the usual contact for application questions.