University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
The USC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency provides rigorous, comprehensive training designed to develop independent plastic surgeons. The six-year integrated program emphasizes progressive autonomy, close faculty mentorship, and preparation for successful careers in academic or private practice. Residents rotate across nine affiliated hospitals and train with more than 40 faculty experts representing every major plastic surgery subspecialty. The curriculum includes trauma, general, p
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Haig A Yenikomshian, MD
Los Angeles General Med Ctr (LAC+USC MC)
Primary Program Contact
Erica Luong, BS
Los Angeles General Med Ctr (LAC+USC MC)
Locations
Los Angeles General Med Ctr (LAC+USC MC)
Ste 415
1510 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010-1495
4867 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
3160 Geneva St
Los Angeles, CA 90020-1199
7601 E Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048-1869
1500 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 4 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.