Graduates of our program have met great success in academic and community practice settings. The superb training at UCLA has allowed our trainees to perform both routine and complex cases safely which has furthered our reputation as a premier traditional training program. A number of our graduates have national leadership roles in areas of general thoracic, adult cardiac, congenital, heart failure and mechanical assist and transplantation. Many of our graduates have pursued postgraduate training in congenital and transplantation surgery, with excellent preparation by the core training programs.
Program features and requirements
- 2 year program
- 2 positions available every year
- No tracking on ERAS
- Eligibility:
- USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 must be completed prior to start date
- Completion of an ACGME accredited General Surgery or Vascular Surgery residency
- Graduates of medical schools located outside of the United States or Canada must obtain certification from the Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and a letter of evaluation from the Medical Board of California indicating that they are eligible to participate in postgraduate training
- Applications: Through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Registration with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) is required. A curriculum Vitae (CV), USMLE step 1-3 scores, three letters of recommendation, and dean’s letter
Application interview dates for 2020
