Programs/Urology/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
UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
15
Positions
$72,316
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4800521021
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 38
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 30
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 9
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 18.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
http://keck.usc.edu/urology/training-education/residency-program/
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$72,316
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,064
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
$90,019
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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 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:
- 4800521021
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 38
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gerhard Josef Fuchs
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2025 - 9/24/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 1/3/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 250
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
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:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Keck Hospital of USC
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Keck Hospital of USC
- Contact Person:
- Shannon N Piazza
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 120
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 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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