Organization

Harbor UCLA Medical Center

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Date Posted

April 10, 2026

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

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