Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Radiology-Diagnostic 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
4200511021
Program director
Heidi Wassef
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
587
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
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 Radiology-Diagnostic 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 Radiology-Diagnostic program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 587 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White25%
  • Asian63%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Heidi Wassef
Program coordinator
Gabriel Ramos
Coordinator phone
(323) 409-7242
Program phone
(323) 409-7677
Sponsoring institution
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)

Department of Diagnostic Radiology 1200 North State Street, D&T 3D321 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?

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% 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 Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

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 Department of Diagnostic Radiology 1200 North State Street, D&T 3D321 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 Heidi Wassef. The program coordinator, Gabriel Ramos, is the usual contact for application questions.