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

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General).

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

ACGME code
3000521033
Program director
Julie Huss-Bawab
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Positions filled
6
Applications received
492
Interview rate
13.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

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
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.

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 12%.

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.

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