University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
We are fortunate to practice in the richly multicultural neighborhood of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles, and we believe it is crucial to train a pool of talented surgeons with an eye toward improved health for everyone. We have numerous opportunities for our residents to make their opinions heard and get directly involved.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kenji Inaba, MD, MS
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Velinda Fulton
USC+LA General Med Ctr
Locations
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Ste 4300
1520 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017-2395
4867 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-5693
1441 Eastlake Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1500 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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
Data not provided by program
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: 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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 21, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- 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 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.