Application Process
Applications
The University of California, Los Angeles Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology accepts applications through ResidencyCAS. Only documentation submitted through ResidencyCAS will be reviewed.
Please Note
In line with national recommendations and for the safety of all, interviews will be conducted virtually.
2024 Match and Application Review
- Application Review: September 30 - October 29, 2024
- Interview Invitations Sent: October 29, 2024
- Application Deadline: November 27, 2024
Applications must include:
- ResidencyCAS common application
- Personal statement
- CV (generated through ResidencyCAS)
- USMLE Step I
- Medical school transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (one must be a chair letter or SLOE, another preferably from an OBGYN). Letters due by September 30, 2024.
- NOTE: Include the PMID number when listing publications.
Important Dates
- September 30, 2024: Begin reviewing applications.
- October 29, 2024: Invitations to interview sent out.
- Confirm or deny interview invitations within 48 hours.
- September 30 - November 27, 2024: Applications received or completed after September 30 will be considered for waitlist status only.
- November 27, 2024: Application process closes.
Tip for Success: Communicate through ResidencyCAS. Enter your application into ResidencyCAS early to receive important updates.
2024 Interview Dates
- Friday, November 8: 11 AM – 4:15 PM
- Saturday, November 9: 7 AM – 12:15 PM
- Friday, November 22: 11 AM – 4:15 PM
- Saturday, November 23: 7 AM – 12:15 PM
- Friday, December 6: 11 AM – 4:15 PM
- Saturday, December 7: 7 AM – 12:15 PM
Interview Day Logistics: Details will be provided upon acceptance of the interview invitation. The process typically lasts from 11 AM to 5 PM on Fridays and 7 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Minimum USMLE Scores: There are no minimum USMLE score requirements; scores are blinded to ensure a holistic review.
Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.) Applicants: Submit USMLE scores in addition to COMLEX scores.
International Medical Graduates: No additional policies for IMGs. All applicants are considered based on their merits once minimum application requirements are met.
Requirements for IMGs:
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.