Programs/Radiology-Diagnostic/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
Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
32
Positions
#141
Specialty Rank
$74,209
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#141
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4200511021
- NRMP Code:
- 1033420A0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 84
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 78
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 31.2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program prepares residents for the career of their choosing. Our graduates are well-regarded and sought after in private practice. The department also has a robust research infrastructure to support resident research and applications for extramural funding. Residents may do a translational research course or a course in Health Administration. Residents at this program have a strong record of leadership activity in the CRS, RSNA, SIR, and ACR.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,209
PGY-1
$74,209
PGY-2
$78,064
PGY-3
$84,123
PGY-4
$90,019
PGY-5
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):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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4200511021
- NRMP Code:
- 1033420A0
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 84
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Heidi Raafat Wassef
- Email:
- wassef@med.usc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- 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
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1033420A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
- Contact Person:
- Gabriel Ramos
- Contact Email:
- Gabriel.Ramos@med.usc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 10
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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