Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Torrance, CA(Torrance, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#31
Specialty Rank
$72,301
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#31
Psychiatry Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000511035
- NRMP Code:
- 1067400C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 41.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a major public teaching hospital jointly administered by LA County Health Agency and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. It serves a diverse, underserved patient population. The hospital provides a designated psychiatric emergency room which serves thousands of patients every year. Residents begin their outpatient training half-time in their 2nd year which continues through 4th year. Psychotherapy training is emphasized along with psychopharmacology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,301
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,064
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 48.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 132K
- 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:
- 4000511035
- NRMP Code:
- 1067400C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michelle Tawa
- Email:
- mitawa@dmh.lacounty.gov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
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
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1067400C0
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:
- Catherine Bustamante
- Contact Email:
- cbustamante@dhs.lacounty.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- 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
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