Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
25
Positions
#14
Specialty Rank
$85,010
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#14
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
90th Percentile
Top 10% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2800521017
- NRMP Code:
- 1956280C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 19
- Female Faculty:
- 37%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
26 weeks
Salary Progression
$85,010
PGY-1
$87,385
PGY-2
$90,294
PGY-3
$93,330
PGY-4
$96,604
PGY-5
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
- 40.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 367K
- 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:
- 2800521017
- NRMP Code:
- 1956280C1
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Anthony Holliday
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/9/2026 - 1/6/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1956280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Carol Evans
- Contact Email:
- hnmeded@mednet.ucla.edu
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:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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