Applying to the UCLA Family Medicine Residency Program
How to apply:
UCLA Family Medicine participates in the NRMP. Please complete your application on ERAS with all sections completed and send your application to our program.
A complete ERAS application includes:
- Official medical school transcript
- MSPE / Dean’s letter
- Personal statement
- Current photograph
- US Medical Licensing exam scores
- 3 letters of recommendation- at least one should be from a primary care physician
Applications are thoroughly reviewed by our faculty and interviews are granted based on holistic review and academic merit.
Interviews
Interviews are typically conducted between November and January on a virtual basis only. Once you have received an interview, please self-schedule for a slot as soon as possible as they are allotted on a first-come first-serve basis and can move quickly. These are conducted with multiple 1-on-1 interviews with faculty and staff.
Virtual Mixers / Socials
Virtual socials provide an opportunity to meet our residents, learn more about the UCLA Family Medicine Residency Program, and ask questions in an informal setting. All socials will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30–7:30 PM Pacific Time.
2026–2027 Virtual Social Dates:
- November 2, 2026 – Register for the virtual social
- November 11, 2026 – Register for the virtual social
- November 18, 2026 – Register for the virtual social
- December 2, 2026 – Register for the virtual social
- December 7, 2026 – Register for the virtual social
- December 16, 2026 – Register for the virtual social
- January 6, 2027 – Register for the virtual social
Please register in advance using the link for your preferred date. After registering, you will receive information about joining the Zoom meeting.
If you experience difficulty accessing the Zoom meeting on your scheduled social date, please contact the Chief Residents at: [email protected].
Dates and times are subject to change. Please check your email for the most up-to-date information. We currently do not offer an in-person second look.
If you have any questions about your application or about the application process, please contact [email protected].