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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
19
Positions
#20
Specialty Rank
$89,261
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#20
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3620500157
NRMP Code:
1956362C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
19
Interviews:
32

Contact Information

George Henry Rudkin
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
00
Female Faculty:
14.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UCLA Integrated Plastic Surgery program is a comprehensive and rigorous training program based at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in West Los Angeles. Residents rotate to Private, County and Federal hospitals, providing a well balanced experience of graduated responsibility. We offer an optional research training year, and sponsor International Rotations in Craniofacial Surgery. UCLA hosts fellows in Microsurgery, Craniofacial Surgery, and Gender Affirmation.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • 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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$89,261
PGY-1
$91,754
PGY-2
$94,809
PGY-3
$97,997
PGY-4
$101,434
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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

City & State
Los Angeles, CA
Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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
38.5%(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

Nominal Salary
$89,261
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,291
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3620500157
NRMP Code:
1956362C0
Total Positions:
19
Interviews:
32
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
George Henry Rudkin
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/14/2026
Interview Period:
12/9/2026 - 1/13/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1956362C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Contact Person:
Hugo Mannings
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3
PGY-6:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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