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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Medical Biochemical Genetics (MG)Community-based university affiliated
Orange, CA
3
Positions
$101,434
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1310512005
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
3

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
10
0
Female Faculty:
16.70%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
70%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Extensive biochemical genetics clinical experience, in-house diagnostic biochemical genetics laboratory, and experienced faculty members. As research is a requirement, there is a broad variety of experiences a trainee can participate in, ranging from translational laboratory work, to clinical trials experience, to patient-driven clinical reports. We are a newborn screen referral center and lysosomal enzyme replacement therapy infusion site as well.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal 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
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$101,434
PGY-1
$101,434
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Orange, CA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1310512005
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
3
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
5/16/2025 - 1/1/1970
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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