SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors H-1B

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

Surgery 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
4400521056
Program director
Alexander Schwed
Location
Torrance, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,198
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Torrance, California, sponsored by Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,198 applications and invited about 12.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
12.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White51%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Alexander Schwed
Program coordinator
Roxanne Morrison
Coordinator phone
(424) 306-8070
Program phone
(424) 306-5362
Sponsoring institution
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

1000 West Carson Street Box 461 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 H-1B 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?

About 8% of residents at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program offer?

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 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 1,198 applications and interviewed about 12.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 461 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 Alexander Schwed. The program coordinator, Roxanne Morrison, is the usual contact for application questions.

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