Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
Thoracic surgery - integratedCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Los angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#4
Specialty Rank
$94,746
PGY1 Salary
18.2%
IMG %
#4
Thoracic surgery - integrated Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4610500106
- NRMP Code:
- 1030461C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 22
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Female Faculty:
- 19%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The I-6 program provides comprehensive educational experience in core surgery, and the complete spectrum of adult and congenital cardiovascular and thoracic surgery including mechanical circulatory support, heart and lung transplantation, minimally invasive, transcatheter, endovascular and robotic approaches and pediatric cardiac surgery. Graduates will meet the requirements to certify for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery Cardiac or Thoracic track.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$94,746
PGY-1
$97,502
PGY-2
$100,831
PGY-3
$104,359
PGY-4
$108,152
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 36.3%(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:
- 4610500106
- NRMP Code:
- 1030461C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 22
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/15/2026 - 12/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1030461C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Xenia S Lovrekovic-Delic
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 18.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 9.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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