Public Health and General Preventive MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Public Health and General Preventive Medicine 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
3800588124
Program director
Priyanka Fernandes
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
60
Latest cycle
IMG residents
13.8%
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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 60 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13.8% of current residents, compared with a median of 12% across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates6%

Contact and location

Program director
Priyanka Fernandes
Program coordinator
Linelle Libang
Coordinator phone
(818) 395-6749
Program phone
(310) 825-7375
Sponsoring institution
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center

911 Broxton Ave 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?

About 13.8% 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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program has 12% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 240.

Do program signals help at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 911 Broxton Ave 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 Priyanka Fernandes. The program coordinator, Linelle Libang, is the usual contact for application questions.

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