Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
The Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency in Torrance, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Harbor-UCLA five-year integrated vascular surgery residency (with a two-year fellowship), accepting one position a year. The first three years are at Harbor-UCLA, a 553-bed county safety-net hospital, covering vascular surgery, trauma/acute care, surgical ICU, limb preservation, cardiac, oncology and colorectal surgery; years four and five split between Harbor-UCLA and Long Beach Memorial. Research mentorship and support are integral to the division.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications are accepted only through ERAS until October 31 or until interview slots fill, with three letters, a Dean letter and USMLE scores; interviews are by invitation only.
- County-paid trainees participate in the Choices benefits plan, and current salaries are published in the CIR LA County MOU.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Nikhil Kansal, MD
- Assistant Program Director
- Nina Bowens, MD
- Long Beach Memorial Site Director
- Mohammad Jaber, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency training
Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency training typically lasts 5 years.
An integrated pathway: applicants enter vascular surgery directly from medical school.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency offer?
The directory records 1 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.