AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Anesthesiology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General).

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

ACGME code
0400521018
Program director
Chelsia Jackson
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
702
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General). It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 702 applications and invited about 29.6% 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 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
29.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White24%
  • Asian69%
  • Black or African American1%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Chelsia Jackson
Program coordinator
Caroline Caldwell
Coordinator phone
(323) 865-1084
Sponsoring institution
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)

Dept. of Anesthesiology 1450 San Pablo Street #3600 Los Angeles, CA 90033 Open in Google Maps

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program sponsor visas?

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program offer?

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program offers 18 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program?

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program received 702 applications and interviewed about 29.6% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) 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.

Where is University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program located?

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program is located at Dept. of Anesthesiology 1450 San Pablo Street #3600 Los Angeles, CA 90033. Its sponsoring institution is University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General).

Who is the program director of University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program?

The program director is Chelsia Jackson. The program coordinator, Caroline Caldwell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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