University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic 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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- ACGME code
- 2600521193
- Program director
- Juliann Kwak Lee
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 347
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 2%
- 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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General). It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 347 applications and invited about 20.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 79 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 20.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates98%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs2%
Demographics
- Women17%
- Men83%
- White71%
- Asian20%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino12%
- American Indian or Alaska Native2%
- Other2%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Juliann Kwak Lee
- Program coordinator
- Sylvia Suarez
- Coordinator phone
- (213) 923-2689
- Program phone
- (323) 409-7342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
LOS ANGELES GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER 1200 N. State Street, GNH 3900 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 2% 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 Orthopaedic 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 8 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 8 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 347 applications and interviewed about 20.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
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 LOS ANGELES GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER 1200 N. State Street, GNH 3900 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 Juliann Kwak Lee. The program coordinator, Sylvia Suarez, is the usual contact for application questions.