University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, our Pediatric Infectious Disease program is the HUB for people with infections from all over the world. We work closely with our Adult ID Colleagues to provide a comprehensive educational didactic experience. It is the perfect place to see maternal-fetal infections, including HIV and syphilis. There are opportunities for research, collaboration with public health and USC. The fellow may attend ID conferences and develop posters and publications.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mikhaela Dinkelmann Cielo, MD
Univ of Southern California Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Mikhaela Dinkelmann Cielo, MD
Univ of Southern California Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Southern California Med Ctr
Ste 300
1640 Marengo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
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
- Letter from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 31, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 28 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.