University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General).
See how you matchAbout University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program
- ACGME code
- 4610512074
- Program director
- Craig Baker
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 120
- 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 Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General). It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 120 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.
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.
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women47%
- Men53%
- White65%
- Asian12%
- Black or African American12%
- Hispanic or Latino12%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Craig Baker
- Program coordinator
- Celeste Mendoza
- Coordinator phone
- (323) 442-9064
- Program phone
- (323) 442-7824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
Keck School of Medicine of USC 1520 San Pablo Street Suite 4300 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 Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% 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 3 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 3 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. University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
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 Keck School of Medicine of USC 1520 San Pablo Street Suite 4300 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 Craig Baker. The program coordinator, Celeste Mendoza, is the usual contact for application questions.