University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
About This Program
USC/LA General Medical Center is a large urban public hospital dedicated to the care of underserved disenfranchised patients and populations. To enhance our care and understanding of the high risk high complexity population we serve we have incorporated community engagement into our outpatient curriculum through collaborations with community organizations such as Homeboy Industries, Homeboy Art Academy, Wilson High School, and A New Way of Life.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Breck Nichols, MD, MPH
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Marilu Ramos, MD
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Locations
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Med+Peds Pgm Ste 113
2020 Zonal Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0121
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
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 3 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
Jan 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 22, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 8, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.
Characteristics
Experience The Program