Programs/Emergency Medicine/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
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
80
Positions
#5
Specialty Rank
$72,301
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#5
Emergency Medicine Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100512005
- NRMP Code:
- 1033110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 80
- Interviews:
- 196
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 72
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 49.2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
As a County Hospital/Large Level I Trauma Center, our residents train in an environment rich in pathology, acuity, procedural experience and cultural variance. The clinical experience is complimented by an equally rich educational experience. Our philosophy embraces graduated responsibility to empower junior residents to grow comfortably into the role of confident, autonomous senior residents who possess the leadership skills necessary to handle any clinical scenario.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,301
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,064
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 47.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 367K
- 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:
- 1100512005
- NRMP Code:
- 1033110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 80
- Interviews:
- 196
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ramin Reza Tabatabai
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1033110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Becky O'Neal C-TAGME
- Contact Email:
- boneal@med.usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:20PGY-3:20PGY-4:20
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 9.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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