Programs/Psychiatry/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
PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Jonesboro, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#18
Specialty Rank
$72,301
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#18
Psychiatry Ranking
95th Percentile
Top 5% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000511023
- NRMP Code:
- 1033400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 24
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 35
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The USC Psychiatry Residency Program provides high quality, comprehensive, and compassionate mental health to an incredibly diverse patient population. Rich learning environments at the LA General Medical Center, the Keck Hospital of USC, the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, and local VA facilities provide residents with unparalleled clinical experiences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,301
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,065
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 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:
- 4000511023
- NRMP Code:
- 1033400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bo Fu
- Email:
- psychres@usc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- 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
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1033400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Penny Pourat
- Contact Email:
- psychres@usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12PGY-4:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- 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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