Programs/Pathology-anatomic and clinical/UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
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Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
24
Positions
#12
Specialty Rank
$85,010
PGY1 Salary
21.7%
IMG %
#12
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
92nd Percentile
Top 8% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3000511034
- NRMP Code:
- 1956300C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 91
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 48.4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
$3000 meal card allowance, $500-$1000 educational funds, 24/7 Behavioral Wellness Center support, Fatigue Mitigation Transportation program, Resident Wellness and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committees
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$85,010
PGY-1
$87,385
PGY-2
$90,294
PGY-3
$93,330
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 117(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $870K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 40.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
17.64
Gas (per gallon)
$4.70
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3000511034
- NRMP Code:
- 1956300C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jonathan Zuckerman
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1956300C0, 1956300C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Heidi Martinez
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 21.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 17th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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