Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Visit our website for detailed information about the UCLA Addiction Medicine fellowship program: https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/family-medicine/education/fellow…
Total Program Size
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1956404F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
12
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
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
95
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
0
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4040540004
Beeper or Home Call
99
Program Director
First Name
Julio
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Meza
Degrees
MD
Address
UCLA Family Health Ctr
Addiction Med Pgm
1920 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.476862 34.025185)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Carole
Last Name
Barrinuevo
Address
UCLA Family Health Ctr
Addiction Med Pgm
1920 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.476862 34.025185)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
62.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $93,330 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
Free parking
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medschool.ucla.edu/sites/g/files/oketem456/files/media/documents/UCLA-GME-LEAVE-POLICY.pdf