Keck School of Medicine of USC Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Keck School of Medicine of USC.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- 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.