Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program
Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#29
Specialty Rank
$85,500
PGY1 Salary
22.2%
IMG %
#29
Child neurology Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850521065
- NRMP Code:
- 1031185C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 43
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 82.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a regional referral center and a global resource for pediatric clinical care, research, and teaching. Our main hospital is a 495-bed quaternary care facility. CHLA has been named one of the nation's top 10 best children's hospitals by US News and World Report, and it is ranked first in California. CHLA is located in the heart of Los Angeles with easy access to all of Southern California's world famous attractions.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$85,500
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$85,500
PGY-3
$89,000
PGY-4
$92,500
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 40.2%
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:
- 1850521065
- NRMP Code:
- 1031185C0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 43
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Latanya Agurs
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 9/29/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1031185C0, 1031185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Contact Person:
- Anastasia Pan
- Contact Email:
- neuroresidency@chla.usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 22.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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