The Office of Graduate Medical Education is dedicated to serving the residency and fellowship training programs sponsored by the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA, at the UCLA and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Centers. The GME Office offers administrative and educational support in a variety of areas, including:
- Program Evaluation and Accreditation
- Resident and Fellow Orientation
- Credentialing
- Resident Human Resources
- Oversight and Management of Resident Education
- Resident Wellness
- GME Workshops and Retreats
The GME Office staff is available to address your questions and concerns. Please feel free to call, email or drop by the office.
GME Leadership

Nelson F. SooHoo, MD
DIO
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, David Geffen School of Medicine
NSoohoo@mednet.ucla.edu

Lisa L. Payne
Director, Graduate Medical Education, David Geffen School of Medicine
LlPayne@mednet.ucla.edu
310.206.9561
GME Staff