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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4400511037
Program director
Farin Amersi
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
978
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 978 applications and invited about 11% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
11%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White38%
  • Asian59%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Farin Amersi
Program coordinator
Van Chau
Coordinator phone
(310) 423-6637
Program phone
(310) 423-0267
Sponsoring institution
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Department of Surgery 8700 Beverly Blvd #8215NT 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 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 6% of residents at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program received 978 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program located?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is located at Department of Surgery 8700 Beverly Blvd #8215NT 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 Farin Amersi. The program coordinator, Van Chau, is the usual contact for application questions.

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