Internal Medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7000532005
Program director
Breck Nichols
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
223
Latest cycle
Interview rate
46.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
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 community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General). It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 223 applications and invited about 46.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.

Requirements and screening

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  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
46.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White29%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino25%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Breck Nichols
Program coordinator
Marilu Ramos
Coordinator phone
(323) 409-5610
Sponsoring institution
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)

2020 Zonal Avenue IRD Building, Suite 115 Los Angeles, CA 90033 Open in Google Maps

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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?

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 6 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 6 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 223 applications and interviewed about 46.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 Avenue IRD Building, Suite 115 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 Breck Nichols. The program coordinator, Marilu Ramos, is the usual contact for application questions.