Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
113
Positions
#10
Specialty Rank
$79,748
PGY1 Salary
9.6%
IMG %
#10
Pediatrics Ranking
96th Percentile
Top 4% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200511028
- NRMP Code:
- 1031320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 113
- Interviews:
- 320
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 529
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 93
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 58
- Female Faculty:
- 59%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our primary training site is a quaternary pediatric center that is also a safety net hospital for our very diverse local community of East Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles county. Our continuity clinic is a federally qualified health center. CHLA's IMPACT track provides in-depth and focused experience involving either a community-based intervention or policy work. Residents choose from 3 areas of emphasis: Community Health, Global Health, or QI, and have dedicated time for project work.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$79,748
PGY-1
$82,410
PGY-2
$85,675
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 43.1%(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:
- 3200511028
- NRMP Code:
- 1031320C0
- Total Positions:
- 113
- Interviews:
- 320
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michelle Andrea Thompson
- Email:
- mthompson@chla.usc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/29/2026 - 1/19/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
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:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1031320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Contact Person:
- Helen Hernandez
- Contact Email:
- prp@chla.usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 39
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:39PGY-2:39PGY-3:35
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 9.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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