University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
The ACTA Fellowship at Keck Hospital is a one year ACGME accredited fellowship. Our fellows receive twice weekly didactics and excellent clinical experience. We are an aortic dissection center and also specialize in Mechanical Circulatory support. We have complex open heart cardiac cases, transcatheter valves and structural heart. We serve a diverse population. Most of our faculty is certifed by the NBE and have their Cardiac Anesthesia Certifications.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Tara Lynn Humphrey, DO, BSN
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Caroline Caldwell, BA
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Locations
LAC+USC Med Ctr
HC4 Ste 3600
1450 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
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Medical School Graduation Timeline
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Gap Experience Requirement
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Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 5, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.