Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
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Public health and general preventive medicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
8
Positions
$97,997
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3800588124
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 4
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 15/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 16%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Preventive Medicine Fellowship equips physicians to understand social health determinants & design appropriate interventions. We offer rich experiences in public health theory, community program execution & population health.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$97,997
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$97,997
PGY-4
$101,434
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 35.1%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- 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:
- 3800588124
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 4
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Priyanka Fernandes
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/16/2026 - 1/11/2027
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1956380R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Department of Health Services (LA County)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Department of Health Services (LA County)
- Contact Person:
- Linelle Libang
- Contact Email:
- lelibang@mednet.ucla.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4
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, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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