Programs/Surgery/University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
Back to ProgramsUniversity of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
35
Positions
#54
Specialty Rank
$72,301
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#54
Surgery Ranking
85th Percentile
Top 15% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400511039
- NRMP Code:
- 1033440P3
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 77
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 29.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are fortunate to practice in the richly multicultural neighborhood of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, and we believe it is crucial to train a pool of talented surgeons with an eye toward improved health for everyone. We have numerous opportunities for our residents to make their opinions heard and get directly involved.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$72,301
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,064
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
$90,019
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 47.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400511039
- NRMP Code:
- 1033440P3
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kenji Inaba
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1033440C0, 1033440P3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
- Contact Person:
- Velinda Fulton
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- 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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