Programs/Orthopaedic 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
Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
40
Positions
#23
Specialty Rank
$72,301
PGY1 Salary
2.4%
IMG %
#23
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
89th Percentile
Top 11% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600521193
- NRMP Code:
- 1033260C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 36
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 12.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 24%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We have the third-largest residency program in the United States in one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world.The residency program provides graduate training in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery. Our philosophy is that residents should not only be excellent technical surgeons but also thoroughly understand the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disease in order to critically assess current and new technologies and adapt them to their practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
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:
- 2600521193
- NRMP Code:
- 1033260C0
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Juliann Kwak Lee
- Email:
- kwaklee@usc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- 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, 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:
- 1033260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Sylvia Suarez
- Contact Email:
- sylvia.suarez@med.usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.4%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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