University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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
- 3000521033
- Program director
- Julie Huss-Bawab
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 492
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 21%
- 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 492 applications and invited about 13.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 48 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 13.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates38%
- US DO graduates42%
- US IMGs4%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White46%
- Asian42%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Julie Huss-Bawab
- Program coordinator
- Yomaira Diaz
- Coordinator phone
- (323) 442-2582
- Program phone
- (323) 343-0640
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
1200 North State Street, CT Room A7E 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 21% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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 492 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.
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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.
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 1200 North State Street, CT Room A7E 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 Julie Huss-Bawab. The program coordinator, Yomaira Diaz, is the usual contact for application questions.