Programs/Pediatrics/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
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
33
Positions
#63
Specialty Rank
$72,301
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#63
Pediatrics Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200511030
- NRMP Code:
- 1033320C0DO
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 300
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 61
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 58.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our primary facility is the largest academic safety-net hospital in Southern California. We are a group of resident and faculty physicians dedicated to caring for the underserved and at-risk children and families in Los Angeles. We are one of the busiest public hospitals in the western USA & one of the largest single provider of health care in L.A. County.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- 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
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 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:
- 3200511030
- NRMP Code:
- 1033320C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 300
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Adler Maligaya Salazar
- Email:
- adlersal@usc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 1/21/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- 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
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1033320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Adriana Cassani
- Contact Email:
- cassani@med.usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:11PGY-3:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 64.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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