Thoracic Surgery - IntegratedCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Thoracic Surgery - Integrated 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
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.

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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
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.