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University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program

Thoracic SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA
6
Positions
$96,118
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4600522011
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
18

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
5.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
1%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$96,118
PGY-1

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Los Angeles, CA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4600522011
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
18
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
Interview Period:
2/1/2026 - 3/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1033460F1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

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
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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