UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery residency in Los Angeles, 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
Fully accredited integrated five-year UCLA orthopaedic surgery residency based at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopaedic Institute, with training in adult reconstruction, pediatrics, trauma, hand, sports, spine, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, and oncology, with affiliates including Harbor-UCLA, Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children and Olive View. All residents must present research and prepare at least one manuscript.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Faculty-led lectures and resident case presentations run each Wednesday morning, with monthly grand rounds, QA and journal clubs, an annual anatomy course and weekly musculoskeletal research seminars; two residents per class may take an extra year for research.
- The institution provides a $8,000 annual Resident Enhancement Fund, no-cost UC benefits, relocation up to $1,500 and a behavioral wellness center.
- Applications through ERAS and NRMP were due October 3 with about 50 interviews in person on December 11 and 18, 2026; no Step cutoff and at least three letters.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $98,466.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $101,216.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $104,586.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $108,102.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $111,894.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $115,477.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $118,801.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $124,242.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $124,896.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Frank Petrigliano, MD
- Program coordinator
- Tyler Schmitz
- Associate Program Director
- Alexandra Stavrakis, MD
- Associate Program Director
- William Sheppard, MD
- Director of Education
- Rebecca Reyes, C-TAGME
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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency training
Orthopaedic Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
A surgical sub-internship and strong letters from orthopaedic faculty are common parts of an application.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
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 UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery 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 UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.