PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

Psychiatry 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
4000511035
Program director
MICHELLE TAWA
Location
Torrance, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
685
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Torrance, California, sponsored by Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 685 applications and invited about 14% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
8
Interview rate
14%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White21%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
MICHELLE TAWA
Program coordinator
Catherine Bustamante
Coordinator phone
(424) 306-5842
Program phone
(424) 306-6486
Sponsoring institution
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

1000 West Carson Street Box 8 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?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 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 685 applications and interviewed about 14% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is located at 1000 West Carson Street Box 8 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 MICHELLE TAWA. The program coordinator, Catherine Bustamante, is the usual contact for application questions.