Programs/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Program
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
25
Positions
#28
Specialty Rank
$91,754
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#28
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
72nd Percentile
Top 28% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3400521007
- NRMP Code:
- 1039340A0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 38.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our thriving program is embedded in the diverse community of Los Angeles. Residents directly participate in teaching UCLA medical students and run multiple committees like the Student Community OUTreach (SCOUT) Team, Wellness Committee, and Innovation/Informatics Committee. Immersive learning opportunities include comprehensive rehab management, ultrasound-guided injections, and fluoroscopic-guided procedures with skilled faculty. Research and scholarly activity are required and supported.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$91,754
PGY-1
$91,754
PGY-2
$94,809
PGY-3
$97,997
PGY-4
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
- 37.5%
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:
- 3400521007
- NRMP Code:
- 1039340A0
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dixie Lynne Reiko Aragaki
- Email:
- dixie.aragaki@va.gov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/28/2025 - 1/27/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1039340A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Kim Vu
- Contact Email:
- kim.vu@va.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 36.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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