University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
The USC Psychiatry Residency Program provides high quality, comprehensive, and compassionate mental health to an incredibly diverse patient population. Rich learning environments at the LA General Medical Center, the Keck Hospital of USC, the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, and local VA facilities provide residents with unparalleled clinical experiences.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Darin Signorelli, MD
USC/LA General Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Yuridia Avena, BS, MPH
USC/LA General Medical Center
Locations
USC/LA General Medical Center
Psychiatry Residency Office
2010 Zonal Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1026
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1500 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073-2128
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 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 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-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.