UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
108
Positions
#10
Specialty Rank
$89,261
PGY1 Salary
1.9%
IMG %
#10
Anesthesiology Ranking
95th Percentile
Top 5% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0400521020
- NRMP Code:
- 1956040C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 108
- Interviews:
- 141
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 27
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 135
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 45
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 42.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Ours is one of the premier departments in the nation because we have leaders in anesthesiology in every subspecialty who are nationally recognized. UCLA is consistently ranked as one of the top medical centers in the country. We provide exceptional clinical training to our residents while maintaining a friendly and professional working environment. Our program has a T32 grant which allows our faculty and residents to be very involved in cutting edge research.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$89,261
PGY-1
$91,754
PGY-2
$94,809
PGY-3
$97,997
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0400521020
- NRMP Code:
- 1956040C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 108
- Interviews:
- 141
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jack Colin Buckley
- Email:
- lmendez@mednet.ucla.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 2/5/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1956040C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lucelva Mendez
- Contact Email:
- lmendez@mednet.ucla.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 27
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:27PGY-2:27PGY-3:27PGY-4:27
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 1.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.9%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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