UCLA general surgery residents rotate at a variety of sites during their clinical training. Below is an example schedule showcasing the breadth of these opportunites across the residency.
R1 Surgical Oncology - RR - UCLA
Thoracic Surgery -
RR - UCLA Colorectal Surgery -
RR - UCLA Endocrine / Outpatient Surgery -
RR - UCLA Pediatric Surgery -
RR - UCLA Liver Transplant / ICU -
RR - UCLA Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (days) -
RR - UCLA Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (nights) -
RR - UCLA General Surgery - OVMC
Vascular - VA
General Surgery - VA
Trauma – Harbor - UCLA
Vacation ( 4 weeks total)
R2 Surgical ICU -
RR - UCLA Liver Transplant / ICU -
RR - UCLA Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (nights) -
RR - UCLA General Surgery/Vascular Surgery - OVMC
General Surgery (nights) - SMH
Breast Surgery - SMH
General Surgery - CH
Burns - USC
Trauma - Harbor - UCLA
Vacation (4 weeks in total)
Research Years
General surgery residents take 2-3 years off from their clinical training. This time is dedicated to further pursue research and other professional development ventures. Projects have ranged from basic science to health services research. Additionally, residents frequently pursue other degrees including MPH and PhD during this time. Pending program approval, residents have the option to do one or two extra years of research to finish a degree or project. Visit the research page (link) for more information.
R3
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (days) - RR - UCLA
Colorectal Surgery - RR - UCLA
Endocrine Surgery - RR - UCLA
General Surgery/Vascular Surgery - OVMC
General Surgery - SMH
General Surgery - VA
Vacation ( 4 weeks total)
R4
Surgical Oncology - RR - UCLA
Thoracic - RR - UCLA
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (nights) - RR - UCLA
General Surgery - SMH
Trauma - Harbor - UCLA
General Surgery - VA
Pediatric Surgery - CHLA
Vacation (4 weeks total)
R5
Surgical Oncology - RR - UCLA
Colorectal Surgery - RR - UCLA
Trauma (days) - RR - UCLA
MIS/Bariatrics - RR - UCLA
Pediatric Surgery - RR - UCLA
General Surgery/Vascular Surgery - OVMC
General Surgery - SMH
Vacation (4 weeks)
*RR-UCLA: Ronald Reagan-UCLA Hospital; SMH: Santa Monica-UCLA Hospital; VA: West LA Veterans Affairs Hospital; OVMC: Olive View Medical Center; CH: California Hospital; Harbor-UCLA: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
