Programs/Dermatology/University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
Back to ProgramsUniversity of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#20
Specialty Rank
$74,209
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#20
Dermatology Ranking
87th Percentile
Top 13% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0800511015
- NRMP Code:
- 1033080A0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 44
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 59.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We recruit and train residents to share in our Department's mission to improve the lives of patients with skin diseases through integration of patient care, education and research. The program provides clinical training through hands-on exposure to large, diverse patient populations including serving the skin care needs of our underserved population at our primary training site: LAC+USC Medical Center. Residents also rotate at the VA, Keck Hospital and Childrens' Hospital Los Angeles.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$74,209
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,065
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 117(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $870K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 46.4%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
17.64
Gas (per gallon)
$4.70
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0800511015
- NRMP Code:
- 1033080A0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 44
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ashley Brooke Crew
- Email:
- ashley.crew@med.usc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 9/25/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 2/1/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1033080A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Mayra Gutierrez
- Contact Email:
- dermatology@med.usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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