What are we looking for?
The UCLA Pediatric Residency program looks for residents who have the potential and commitment to improve the health of all children. We seek individuals who bring their diverse talents, experiences, and accomplishments to the training setting. We look forward to your application and thank you in advance for your interest.
Requirements:
- UCLA GME requires all incoming trainees to pass USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS before their PGY1 start date. A USMLE Step 1 exam score is required before the residency interview.
- We require at least 3 Letters of Recommendation. We do not require a Pediatric Department Chair's letter. We do request that at least one letter comes from a Pediatric clinical experience.
How to apply:
All applications are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We require that applicants register with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and submit the appropriate application materials. Our program number is 3200521032.
International Students:
Graduates from International Medical Schools listed on the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education (FAIMER) and Research World Directory of Medical Schools joint directory or the World Directory of Medical Schools will be eligible to apply. Visas are reviewed on a case by case basis. Typically, J1 visas are preferred. For more DGSOM visa policies, please click here.
For additional information, please email us!
pedsres@mednet.ucla.edu
Interview Dates for 2019 - 2020
Interviews will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and three Saturdays in November, December, and January.
- Categorical:
- November: 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27
- December: 3, 4, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18
- January: 7, 8, 14, 15
- Medicine-Pediatrics:
- November: 13, 20
- December: 4, 11,18
- January: 8, 15
- Child Neurology:
- November: 19, 23
- December: 14, 17
- January: 14
- Physician-Scientist:
- November: 19, 26
- December: 3
- January: 7
Social Events
Happy Hours: Happy Hour with housestaff will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on the UCLA campus.
Diversity Dinners: Diversity Dinner with housestaff and faculty will be held on the following Wednesday evenings (11/13, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8) at 7:00PM at a faculty home near campus.
Interview Day Schedule
The interview day will begin at 8:00AM and will end around 1:30PM. The day will consist of two interviews, a hospital tour, lunch with housestaff, and didactics*.
Please note: Physician-Scientists, Med-Peds, and Child Neurology track applicants, your itinerary schedule will vary. Details will be provided when you have been scheduled to interview.
*Saturday interview dates do not include didactics.
