Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants for the UCLA IMG Program must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for admission:
- U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident status, or Permanent Refugee status
- Fluency (written and oral) in both Spanish and English
- Bi-cultural competency in U.S. American and Latin American cultures
- Graduate of a medical school recognized by the Medical Board of California
- Graduated from medical school or completed a non-U.S. residency no more than five years prior
- Must be willing to commit to both a Family Residency program in California, and one that services an under-resourced community in the state
In addition, we give preference to the following criteria:
- Educated in a Latin American country from early childhood through medical school
- A demonstrated dedication to communities in need
- Have the financial means to not work for a period of 3 to 21 months, depending on the level of entry to the program
- A demonstrated interest in the biopsychosocial aspects of medical care