University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
Our training program offers a broad clinical exposure, in-depth education, and research opportunities needed to become an exceptional hematologist/medical oncologist. Our three training sites offer unparalleled clinical experience to manage and treat a diverse spectrum of hematology and oncology. Our sites include the LA General Medical Center, Keck Hospital of USC and the NCI-designated cancer center, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Caroline Piatek, MD
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kimberly Jen, BA
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Locations
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Hematology and Med Oncology Pgm
1441 Eastlake Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
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
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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
Sep 2, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 2, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 24 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.