UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program
Rheumatology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Los Angeles, CA
10
Positions
$102,896
PGY1 Salary
30.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1500511091
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 39
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.40
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 64.60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 55%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UCLA Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program is university affiliated and accredited by the ACGME. The training program has 52 faculty members. - The training program has 4 training sites: 1) Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, 2) UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, a community hospital setting, 3) VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare, and 4) Harbor-UCLA County Hospital. The 4 sites offer our rheumatology fellows exposure to broad clinical, socioeconomic and cultural and research experiences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$102,896
PGY-1
$102,896
PGY-4
$106,505
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
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1500511091
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 39
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1956150F0, 1956150F1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 30.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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