University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
Our program is defined by: resident-driven educational philosophy, empowering trainees to take ownership of their learning while contributing meaningfully to patient care; diverse patient populations; unparalleled volume which fosters exceptional operative experience and hones clinical decision-making in high-acuity settings; robust opportunities in research; broad subspecialty exposure; strong mentorship that positions residents for success; and a strong, enduring culture of collegiality.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gabriel Zada, MD, BA
University of Southern California/LAGMC
Primary Program Contact
Kathy Guzman
USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center
Locations
University of Southern California/LAGMC
Suite 3300
1200 N State Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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
Oct 10, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Feb 7, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 3, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Feb 13, 2027
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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.