General Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a Medical Degree (MD) or equivalent.
2. International medical graduates must have certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) before their application is reviewed.
3. Applicants must submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 scores.
4. Applicants must provide medical school transcripts, a Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.
5. Applicants must participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

The UCLA General Surgery Residency Program trains physicians in clinical decision-making, surgical techniques, research, and professional leadership. Residents complete five clinical years across several hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Olive View–UCLA Medical Center, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. The program provides experience in common and complex surgical conditions, trauma, oncology, and transplantation. Training includes weekly educational sessions, surgical anatomy laboratories, simulation exercises, research mentorship, and professional development.

1. Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
2. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. Complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
4. Submit the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), medical school transcripts, personal statement, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 scores, and three letters of recommendation.
5. International medical graduates must provide Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification before their applications are reviewed.
6. Selected categorical applicants are invited for in-person interviews; preliminary applicants are interviewed by telephone