AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0400521019
Program director
Laura Zung
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
17
First-year spots
Applicants
844
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It offers 17 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 844 applications and invited about 25.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed55%
  • Silver signal: interviewed37%
  • No signal: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed37%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
17
Interview rate
25.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White40%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other21%

Contact and location

Program director
Laura Zung
Program coordinator
Velinda Fulton
Coordinator phone
(310) 423-1682
Program phone
(310) 423-5841
Sponsoring institution
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

8700 Beverly Blvd Department of Anesthesiology, Rm 4209 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Open in Google Maps

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offer?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offers 17 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 17 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program received 844 applications and interviewed about 25.7% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Do program signals help at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 55% of the time, silver signals about 37%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program located?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is located at 8700 Beverly Blvd Department of Anesthesiology, Rm 4209 Los Angeles, CA 90048. Its sponsoring institution is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

The program director is Laura Zung. The program coordinator, Velinda Fulton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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