UCLA general surgery residents rotate at a variety of sites during their clinical training. Below is an example schedule showcasing the breadth of these opportunities across the residency.

R1 

Surgical Oncology - RR - UCLA 
Thoracic Surgery - RR - UCLA  
Colorectal Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Bariatrics / Minimal Invasive Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Endocrine Surgery - RR - UCLA   
Pediatric Surgery - RR - UCLA   
Liver Transplant / ICU - RR - UCLA   
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (nights) - RR - UCLA   
General Surgery - OVMC  
General Surgery - WLA VAMC 
General Surgery - SMH - UCLA 
Outpatient Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Trauma – Harbor - UCLA 
Vacation ( 4 weeks total) 

R2 

Endoscopy 
General Surgery (nights) - SMH - UCLA 
General Surgery - SMH - UCLA 
General Surgery/Vascular Surgery - OVMC 
Surgical ICU - RR - UCLA 
Liver Transplant / ICU - RR - UCLA 
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (nights) - RR - UCLA 
Burns - USC 
Trauma - Harbor - UCLA 
Vacation (4 weeks total) 

Research Years 

General surgery residents take 2-3 years off from their clinical training. This time is dedicated to further pursue research and other professional development ventures. Projects have ranged from basic science to health services research. Additionally, residents frequently pursue other degrees including MPH and PhD during this time. Visit the research page (link) for more information. 

R3 
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Colorectal Surgery / Minimal Invasive Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Endocrine Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Thoracic Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Pediatric Surgery - CHLA 
General Surgery/Vascular Surgery - OVMC 
General Surgery - SMH - UCLA 
General Surgery - WLA VAMC 
Vacation (4 weeks total) 

R4 
Surgical Oncology - RR - UCLA 
Colorectal Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Bariatrics / Minimal Invasive Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Thoracic Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (nights) - RR - UCLA 
Pediatric Surgery/Vascular Surgery - SMH - UCLA 
Trauma - Harbor - UCLA 
General Surgery - WLA VAMC 
General Surgery - SMH - UCLA 
Vacation (4 weeks total) 

R5 
Surgical Oncology - RR - UCLA 
Colorectal Surgery - RR - UCLA 

Bariatrics / Minimal Invasive Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Trauma & Acute Care Surgery - RR - UCLA 
Pediatric Surgery - RR - UCLA 
General Surgery/Vascular Surgery - OVMC 
General Surgery - SMH 

Pediatric Surgery/Vascular Surgery - SMH - UCLA 
Vacation (4 weeks)