Harbor-UCLA Pediatrics in Torrance, CA has an unexpected open PGY-1 position in our 3-year program for the 2026-2027 academic year which starts June 24, 2026. Orientation with NRP and PALS is provided that starts June 15, 2026.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a Los Angeles County hospital affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Harbor-UCLA Pediatrics provides exceptional instruction by attracting physicians who strive to make a difference in the world.
Please find more information about our program here:
https://dhs.lacounty.gov/harbor-ucla-medical-center/gme/pediatrics/residency/
Any interested applicants should please email the following to HarborPedsResidency@dhs.lacounty.gov and sgustafson@dhs.lacounty.gov:
- Statement of Interest/Personal Statement (1 page)
- CV
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (including one from your current Program Director if applicable)
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Medical School Transcript
(A copy of your ERAS application with the above information is acceptable)
After review, we will reach out to schedule a virtual interview.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Have passing scores on USMLE Steps 1 and 2 or COMLEX Levels 1 and 2
- Be a graduate of:
- a US or Canadian LCME-accredited medical school.
- a COCA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine.
- an international medical school with ECFMG certification.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Program Director: Sarah Gustafson
Email: sgustafson@dhs.lacounty.gov
Program Coordinator: Christan Francis
Email: cfrancis@dhs.lacounty.gov
General program contact: HarborPedsResidency@dhs.lacounty.gov
