UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#14
Specialty Rank
$91,754
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#14
Radiation oncology Ranking
85th Percentile
Top 15% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4300521008
- NRMP Code:
- 1956430A0IMG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 39
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 30.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UCLA radiation oncology department occupies a special position at the forefront of technological advances (ViewRay), didactic lecture series/curriculum, and renowned faculty. In addition, Los Angeles is home to a rich variety of cultural and recreational opportunities and activities, and our residents have ample to time to explore them.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
40 weeks
Salary Progression
$91,754
PGY-1
$91,754
PGY-2
$94,809
PGY-3
$97,997
PGY-4
$101,434
PGY-5
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
- 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:
- 4300521008
- NRMP Code:
- 1956430A0IMG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 39
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ann Caroline Ral
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 10/3/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1956430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- D Liane Nash
- Contact Email:
- uclaradoncedu@mednet.ucla.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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