University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
The University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center Infectious Disease Fellowship is a two-year, ACGME-accredited training program. Our core training site is the Los Angeles General Medical Center, Southern Californias largest safety net hospital, which serves a highly diverse population, predominantly patients who are minorities, immigrants, and those with limited access to healthcare. Additional clinical sites include the USC Keck Medical Center with its renowned Transplan
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kusha Davar, MD, MBA
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Raquel Ceron
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Locations
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Clinic Tower Room A6E
1100 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-5000
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1500 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 24 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.