Keck School of Medicine of USC Program
About This Program
- Academic residency program with strong community partnerships - - Primary care and clinic-focused curriculum in academic and FQHC settings - - Urban location with diverse patient populations - - Robust curriculum and rotations caring for vulnerable populations - - Innovative Street Medicine rotation and curriculum
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joanne Suh, MD
Keck Med Ctr of USC
Primary Program Contact
Alejandra Orozco
Keck Med of USC
Locations
Keck Med Ctr of USC
Ste 1300
1520 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1500 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
3945 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90023
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
1031 W 34th St
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2026 - Jan 13, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.