Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
20
Positions
#39
Specialty Rank
$78,062
PGY1 Salary
47.1%
IMG %
#39
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3000512030
- NRMP Code:
- 1030300C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 38.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's pathology residency program now offers a pathology scientist program (PSTP). One position is available for this program. Applications are accepted through ERAS, by selecting the NRMP number for the pathology scientist program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$78,062
PGY-1
$80,662
PGY-2
$83,803
PGY-3
$87,131
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 44.1%(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:
- 3000512030
- NRMP Code:
- 1030300C1
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Souzan Sanati
- Email:
- Souzan.Sanati@cshs.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1030300C0, 1030300C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Justin Lau
- Contact Email:
- justin.lau@cshs.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 47.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 42nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 35.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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