University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
We strive to provide high quality, evidence-based training in the care of vulnerable and frail patients and their families, with a focus on care of the medically underserved. Our rotations, faculty and staff are located at numerous academic and community sites and organizations throughout Los Angeles County.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Casey Yamashita, MD
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Raquel Ceron
USC/LA General Geriatric Medicine Fellow
Locations
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Opd 3P22
2010 Zonal Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1026
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1441 Eastlake Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1500 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
573 S Boyle 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
Does not offer open house or 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)
- Program Director
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
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
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.