University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
The Department of the Medical Examiner serves all of Los Angeles County, including 88 cities and unincorporated areas across 4,084 square miles with 10.2 million residents. About 23,000 deaths are reported each year, and jurisdiction is taken in roughly 13,300 cases. The county's diverse geography and daily, weekly, and specialized trainings provide ongoing professional learning. These opportunities support growth for investigators, pathologists, technicians, and trainees throughout the dept.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Brice Hunt, MD
LAC Medical Examiner
Primary Program Contact
Julie Huss-Bawab, MD
Los Angeles County Med Examiner
Locations
LAC Medical Examiner
Forensic Pathology Program
1104 N Mission Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1104 N Mission Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90033-5700
Application Information
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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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 23, 2026 - Mar 26, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 24 Vacation Days and 24 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.