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Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Torrance, CA(Torrance, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$72,301
PGY1 Salary
32.1%
IMG %
#95
Pediatrics Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3200511042
NRMP Code:
1067320C0DO
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
270

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
8
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
41
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
8
Female Faculty:
69.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The pediatric residency program at Harbor-UCLA takes great pride in a long history of outstanding clinical training in a supportive, collegial environment that emphasizes education and autonomy while serving the medically underserved. Patients are referred from all parts of Los Angeles County, a center of ethnic diversity with immigrants from nearly every point on the globe. Residents are welcomed as health educators and advocates at local schools as part of their advocacy experiences.

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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$72,301
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,065
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Torrance, CA
Metropolitan Area
Torrance, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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
48.0%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$72,301
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$56,930
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3200511042
NRMP Code:
1067320C0DO
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
270
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sylvia Yeh
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 1/28/2027
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:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
0

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1067320C0

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:
Christan Francis

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10

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
32.1%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
23rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
28.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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