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

Internal Medicine 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
1400521044
Program director
Eric Hsieh
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
55
First-year spots
Applicants
1,732
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General). It offers 55 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,732 applications and invited about 22.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
55
Interview rate
22.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White19%
  • Asian65%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Eric Hsieh
Program coordinator
Krystle Santos
Coordinator phone
(323) 400-7556
Program phone
(323) 409-7556
Sponsoring institution
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)

2020 Zonal Ave Suite 620 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?

Yes. University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

About 3% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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 55 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 55 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 1,732 applications and interviewed about 22.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 2020 Zonal Ave Suite 620 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 Eric Hsieh. The program coordinator, Krystle Santos, is the usual contact for application questions.

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