Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program
Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Torrance, CA(Torrance, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#73
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#73
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600531122
- NRMP Code:
- 1067260C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 64
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 76
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 9
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Large volume and breadth of clinical pathology provides a rich training experience in the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical management of patients with musculoskeletal problems. Early graded rapid increase in hands-on surgical experience in the operating room brings about high-level skill, confidence, and clinical decision-making in Orthopaedic care.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
11 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$74,550
PGY-4
$76,650
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 127(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $878K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $74K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 50.8%0
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.63
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
57°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
33"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
18.36
Gas (per gallon)
$4.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600531122
- NRMP Code:
- 1067260C0
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 64
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Haleh Badkoobehi
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 11/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1067260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Ana Daisy Contreras
- Contact Email:
- acontreras@dhs.lacounty.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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