University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
The USC/LA General Medical Center Ophthalmology Residency Program provides comprehensive training for the future generation of physician leaders by bringing together the strengths of four remarkable institutions: USC Roski Eye Institute, LA General Medical Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and VA. As a result, there is ample opportunity to pursue world-class clinical/surgical training, teaching, and research while providing care for a diverse and underserved population in Los Angeles.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Brian June Song, MD, MPH
USC Roski Eye Institute
Primary Program Contact
Vanessa Serrano
USC Roski Eye Institute
Locations
USC Roski Eye Institute
Ste 4700
1450 San Pablo St
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
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073-2128
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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(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
Sep 2, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2026
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-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.