PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Psychiatry 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
4000521025
Program director
Jonathan Heldt
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
885
Latest cycle
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 Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 885 applications.

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

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
26
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men38%
  • White38%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Heldt
Program coordinator
Dulce Madrid
Coordinator phone
(310) 206-6721
Program phone
(310) 825-9884
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior 760 Westwood Plaza B7-357 Los Angeles, CA 90024 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?

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/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 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 26 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 26 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior 760 Westwood Plaza B7-357 Los Angeles, CA 90024. 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 Jonathan Heldt. The program coordinator, Dulce Madrid, is the usual contact for application questions.