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UCLA Med Ctr-CA

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA

NRMP
1956080A0
ACGME
0800521017

Applicant sentiment — from 132 anonymous posts, 2017–2027

5.3 / 10

What anonymous posters said

Several posts described frustration with delayed and unpredictable interview invite timing. Commenters offered mixed views on program quality, with some describing solid clinical and surgical training and competitive pay, while others called it lower or middle tier and mentioned faculty turnover.

AI-generated summary of opinions expressed in anonymous, unverified posts. It describes what posters wrote, not verified facts about this program. Based on these 132 posts · Updated Aug 2026 · Contest or respond to this entry · Takedown & right of reply

Match terms
david geffendavid geffen dermlos angeles dermuc los angelesuclaucla dermucla med ctr

Fame & Shame

2025–2026 Derm

1 entry

💬1. Interview was relatively conversational and nice compared to other interviews. Nice faculty, seem to be getting several new attendings who just completed residency (good culture?). Residents seem chill and nice. Amazing place to live, but high COL. > residents cold and awkward

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UCLA wanna give me an interview since you sent this stupid email? !!!

#14932024-2025 DermMar 16
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did anyone just get an ERAS message from UCLA asking about their NRMP Policy and Resident Security and Background Clearance Protocols for Veterans Affairs? I don't have an II from them so I am VERY confused

#14902024-2025 DermMar 16
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did ucla send research invites?

#14562024-2025 DermMar 16
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any thoughts on the Southern CA programs and how to rank them: UCSD, USC, UCLA, UCI?

#14022024-2025 DermMar 16
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any non-away rotators get UCLA? < yes

#11032024-2025 DermMar 16
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does anyone know if LSU IM prelim is still accepting applications? says on the website NOLA site accepts until Nov 30 and baton rouge until Dec 31. anyone know if harbor UCLA is still accepting? says Oct 15 on website

#7462024-2025 DermMar 16
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Did anyone else get the UCLA ERAS message? Do women need to show documentation for Selective Service exemption?

#6832024-2025 DermMar 16
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Does harbor UCLA have 1 or 2 spots this year? < Is harbor UCLA easier to match than other california derm programs?

#5742024-2025 DermMar 16
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seems like some programs treat their away rotators poorly and ignore them- is that because they are elitist and dont care? seems like people really didnt like harvard and ucla < literally that is UCSD horrible experience < what happened at UCSD

#4552024-2025 DermMar 16
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For places with lots of internal applicants like UCLA and Wayne State.. do they even interview all of their internal applicants out of courtesy?

#4172024-2025 DermMar 16
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UCLA has 24 applicants how?

#4012024-2025 DermMar 16
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How many internals does UCLA have this year

#3882024-2025 DermMar 16
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whats good with UCLA Harbor?

#2792024-2025 DermMar 16
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On the Discord they mentioned UCLA-Harbor and UTHouston have accreditation warnings; any tea?

#1752024-2025 DermMar 16
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anyone have insight on UCLA and BU? Doing aways here

#1692024-2025 DermMar 16

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