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University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program

Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
2
Positions
$84,123
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0200521065
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Lyne G Scott
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
00
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
45%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The goal of the Los Angeles General Allergy & Immunology fellowship training program is to train physicians who are competent in diagnosing, managing, and educating others in asthma, allergies, immunologic disorders, and immunodeficiency conditions in pediatric and adult patients. Our patient population provides experiences within inner-city living environments and pervasive social determinants of healthcare. Fellows develop expertise in individual and community care of patients of all ages.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

26 weeks

Salary Progression

$84,123
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
$90,019
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Los Angeles, CA
Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
117(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$870K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
40.9%

Demographics & Community

Population
367K
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.49
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
17.64
Gas (per gallon)
$4.70
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$84,123
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,900
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0200521065
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lyne G Scott
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
Interview Period:
9/17/2026 - 10/22/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1033020F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Contact Person:
Adriana Cassani
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
8
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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