University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
The USC/LA General Internal Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive training in a diverse, high-volume setting, preparing residents for various career paths. Our program emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for residents from various backgrounds. Living in Los Angeles offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with access to cultural, recreational, and dining options, enhancing both personal and professional growth during their training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Eric Peihsun Hsieh, MD, BS
USC/Los Angeles General Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Krystle J Santos, MA
USC/Los Angeles General Med Ctr
Locations
USC/Los Angeles General Med Ctr
Ste 3000
1450 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1441 Eastlake Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1500 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 30, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.