Fellowships/Nephrology (IM)/University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
Back to FellowshipsUniversity of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
Nephrology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Los Angeles, CA
9
Positions
33.3%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1480521042
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 74
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 64.30%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Fellows are trained at 2 tertiary care academic centers, in ICU nephrology, CRRT, glomerular disease, urgent start peritoneal dialysis, renal transplant, renal disorders in pregnancy, onco-nephrology, and others. They receive excellent training in nephrology procedures, including native and transplant kidney biopsies, and temporary hemodialysis catheter placement. Keck Medical Center also sponsors a non-ACGME UNOS certified renal transplant fellowship program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$84,123
PGY-1
$84,123
PGY-4
$90,019
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1480521042
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 74
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1033148F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 44.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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