Programs/Neurological surgery/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
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
21
Positions
#11
Specialty Rank
$72,301
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#11
Neurological surgery Ranking
92nd Percentile
Top 8% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600521009
- NRMP Code:
- 1033160C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 5.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 12%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is defined by: resident-driven educational philosophy, empowering trainees to take ownership of their learning while contributing meaningfully to patient care; diverse patient populations; unparalleled volume which fosters exceptional operative experience and hones clinical decision-making in high-acuity settings; robust opportunities in research; broad subspecialty exposure; strong mentorship that positions residents for success; and a strong, enduring culture of collegiality.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,301
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,064
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
$90,019
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 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:
- 1600521009
- NRMP Code:
- 1033160C0
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gabriel Zada
- Email:
- kguzman@usc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 10/3/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 2/13/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1033160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Kathy Guzman
- Contact Email:
- kguzman@usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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