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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
20
Positions
$89,261
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4800521022
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
45

Contact Information

Steven Elliot Lerman
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
38
00
Female Faculty:
15.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Outstanding open surgical experience via our renal transplant program (300 transplants per year); balanced exposure to variety of health care systems (university, county, VA); exposure to all clinical subspecialties affording opportunity to land fellowship opportunities of your choice

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

52 weeks

Salary Progression

$89,261
PGY-1
$91,754
PGY-2
$94,809
PGY-3
$97,997
PGY-4
$97,997
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

City & State
Los Angeles, CA
Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
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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
38.5%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$89,261
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,291
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4800521022
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
45
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Steven Elliot Lerman
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/21/2026 - 12/12/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
194
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:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Contact Person:
Carol Evans

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

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
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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Program Rankings

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