Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Large volume and breadth of clinical pathology provides a rich training experience in the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical management of patients with musculoskeletal problems. Early graded rapid increase in hands-on surgical experience in the operating room brings about high-level skill, confidence, and clinical decision-making in Orthopaedic care.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1067260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
61
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
240
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
10
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
76
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
11
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2600531122
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
10
10
Program Director
First Name
Haleh
Last Name
Badkoobehi
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
Los Angeles County- Harbor-UCLA Med Ctr
Box 422
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.291845 33.830725)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Christina
Last Name
Sanchez
Address
Los Angeles County- Harbor-UCLA Med Ctr
Box 422
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.291845 33.830725)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
11.00
% Male
88.90
Total Physician
18
Total Non Physician
9
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 24 | 9 | |
| Year 2 | 24 | 9 | |
| Year 3 | 24 | 9 | |
| Year 4 | 24 | 9 | |
| Year 5 | 24 | 9 |
Total Positions
25
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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