University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
We strive to cure ear and lateral skull base diseases by pursuing new scientific discoveries and translating this knowledge into novel and effective clinical treatments. Along with state-of-the-art surgical training, our department fully equips our fellows to function effectively in an academic department of Otolaryngology and Division of Neurotology, providing the opportunity to learn from world-class physicians and researchers with exceptional experience and expertise in this area.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joni Kristin Doherty, PhD, MD, BS
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Karen Yang, MD
USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center
Locations
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Caruso Dept of Otolaryngology Ste 5800
1537 Norfolk St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 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 domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.