Thoracic Surgery - IntegratedCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

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

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About 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
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.