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

Neurological Surgery 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
1600521009
Program director
Gabriel Zada
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
285
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.8%
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 university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General). It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 285 applications and invited about 15.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

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

Residents work about 80 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed23%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
15.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White52%
  • Asian48%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Gabriel Zada
Program coordinator
Katherine Guzman
Coordinator phone
(323) 409-7422
Sponsoring institution
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)

USC/LAGMC Department of Neurological Surgery 1200 North State Street Suite 3300 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?

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 Neurological Surgery 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 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 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 285 applications and interviewed about 15.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program?

Applicants who sent University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 USC/LAGMC Department of Neurological Surgery 1200 North State Street Suite 3300 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 Gabriel Zada. The program coordinator, Katherine Guzman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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