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

Neurology 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
1800521011
Program director
Jennifer Hui
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
573
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
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 Neurology 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, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 573 applications and invited about 15.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
15.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White29%
  • Asian58%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Hui
Program coordinator
Lillian Hernandez
Coordinator phone
(323) 442-0082
Program phone
(323) 442-5710
Sponsoring institution
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)

1100 N. State Street Clinic Tower 4th floor A4E 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?

About 17% 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 Neurology program has 20% 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 Neurology 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 573 applications and interviewed about 15.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 1100 N. State Street Clinic Tower 4th floor A4E 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 Jennifer Hui. The program coordinator, Lillian Hernandez, is the usual contact for application questions.