Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4610500106
- Program director
- Dominic Emerson
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 124
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 15%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 124 applications and invited about 20.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 25.2% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 6% across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 75 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 20.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates77%
- US DO graduates8%
- US IMGs15%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women38%
- Men62%
- White38%
- Asian46%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Dominic Emerson
- Program coordinator
- Xenia Lovrekovic - Delic
- Coordinator phone
- (310) 248-6719
- Program phone
- (310) 423-3851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Department of Cardiac Surgery 127 S San Vicente Blvd, Suite A3100 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 15% of residents at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offer?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program received 124 applications and interviewed about 20.2% of applicants. The typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 25.2%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program located?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is located at Department of Cardiac Surgery 127 S San Vicente Blvd, Suite A3100 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 Dominic Emerson. The program coordinator, Xenia Lovrekovic - Delic, is the usual contact for application questions.