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University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program

Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
3
Positions
$74,209
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2000521105
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
3

Contact Information

Patrick Michael Colletti
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Division of Nuclear Medicine has a new Theranostics Center at Norris Cancer Hospital of USC. We perform over 250 treatments with unsealed radiopharmaceuticals per year.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$74,209
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,064
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Los Angeles, CA
Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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

Nominal Salary
$74,209
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$63,426
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2000521105
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
3
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Patrick Michael Colletti
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
5/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
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:
214
Min Step 2 Score:
214

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Contact Person:
Lucy Arroyo

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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