PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Sylmar, California, sponsored by Olive View/UCLA Medical Center.

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About Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4000500320
Program director
Iljie Fitzgerald
Location
Sylmar, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
586
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Sylmar, California, sponsored by Olive View/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 586 applications and invited about 12.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
12.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White44%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American22%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%

Contact and location

Program director
Iljie Fitzgerald
Program coordinator
Andrea Mclean
Coordinator phone
(747) 210-5656
Program phone
(747) 210-3343
Sponsoring institution
Olive View/UCLA Medical Center

UCLA-OV Psychiatry Residency Program 14445 Olive View Drive, Dept of Psychiatry ATTN: Andrea Mclean Sylmar, CA 91342 Open in Google Maps

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program offer?

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program?

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program received 586 applications and interviewed about 12.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Olive View/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 Olive View/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 Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program located?

Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program is located at UCLA-OV Psychiatry Residency Program 14445 Olive View Drive, Dept of Psychiatry ATTN: Andrea Mclean Sylmar, CA 91342. Its sponsoring institution is Olive View/UCLA Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Olive View/UCLA Medical Center Program?

The program director is Iljie Fitzgerald. The program coordinator, Andrea Mclean, is the usual contact for application questions.