Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3000512030
Program director
Matthew Gayhart
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
572
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 572 applications and invited about 11.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
4
Applications received
572
Interview rate
11.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women81%
  • Men19%
  • White56%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Gayhart
Program coordinator
Chau Nguyen
Coordinator phone
(310) 423-7423
Program phone
(310) 423-1457
Sponsoring institution
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

8700 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048 Open in Google Maps

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 38% of residents at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offer?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program received 572 applications and interviewed about 11.5% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program located?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is located at 8700 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048. Its sponsoring institution is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

The program director is Matthew Gayhart. The program coordinator, Chau Nguyen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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