Transitional YearUniversity Based

Keck School of Medicine of USC Program

Transitional Year residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Keck School of Medicine of USC.

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About Keck School of Medicine of USC Program

ACGME code
9990500007
Program director
Carrie Ward
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
121
Latest cycle
Interview rate
66.9%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Keck School of Medicine of USC Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Keck School of Medicine of USC.

In the latest application cycle the program received 121 applications and invited about 66.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
66.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Carrie Ward
Program coordinator
Danica Tolentino
Coordinator phone
(323) 442-0628
Program phone
(323) 409-7556
Sponsoring institution
Keck School of Medicine of USC

1450 San Pablo Street Suite 3000 Los Angeles, CA 90033 Open in Google Maps

Keck School of Medicine of USC Program: frequently asked questions

Does Keck School of Medicine of USC Program sponsor visas?

Keck School of Medicine of USC Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

How competitive is Keck School of Medicine of USC Program?

Keck School of Medicine of USC Program received 121 applications and interviewed about 66.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Keck School of Medicine of USC Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Keck School of Medicine of USC Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Keck School of Medicine of USC Program located?

Keck School of Medicine of USC Program is located at 1450 San Pablo Street Suite 3000 Los Angeles, CA 90033. Its sponsoring institution is Keck School of Medicine of USC.

Who is the program director of Keck School of Medicine of USC Program?

The program director is Carrie Ward. The program coordinator, Danica Tolentino, is the usual contact for application questions.