Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Southern California's Pathology Residency Program offers comprehensive training in anatomical and clinical pathology. The program integrates AP and CP disciplines, providing residents with diverse clinical, laboratory, and research exposure. It includes a physician-scientist track for research-focused residents and supports a curriculum tailored to individual career objectives. The program aims to prepare residents for both academic and community practice, emphasizing a supportive and challenging training environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMG) and does not specify an IMG acceptance rate in the text. It offers various positions, including fellowships, and supports ECFMG certification.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program supports 24 post-graduate physician residency positions (6 per year).
Program Website
Address
University of Southern California, Department of Pathology, 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Program Director
Julie M. Huss-Bawab, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 24 residency positions, with 6 residents per year. Specific information about the number of PGY-1 DO residents is not available, indicating that this program primarily accepts MD graduates.
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The training program is designed to provide diverse clinical, laboratory, and research exposure, focusing on both didactic and service work. Research opportunities and teaching roles for residents are incorporated into the program's structure.
Application
The program accepts applications through ERAS (the Electronic Residency Application Service). Applications are usually submitted in September, with interviews typically held from October to January. Specific deadlines for document submissions and interview dates can vary from year to year, so it's essential to check the program's website for the most current details.
# of Locations
Residents rotate at various institutions including Los Angeles General Medical Center, Keck Medical Center of USC, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
Fellowship
The department supports 24 post-graduate physician residency positions and is affiliated with various institutions, offering diverse experiences for residents. Recent graduates may pursue fellowships in pathology-related fields, providing a pathway for further specialization after their residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The program structure includes tailored pathways for residents, including combined (4 year) training in anatomical and clinical pathology (AP/CP-4), anatomical and neuropathology (AP/NP-4), and focused (3 year) training in anatomic pathology (AP-3).
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts 3 to 4 years, depending on the selected pathway.
Housing
While specific housing options are not detailed, the program typically assists residents in finding housing and may offer resources or stipends to help defray living costs. Proximity to the hospital is likely considered in these arrangements.
Alumni
Alumni of the Pathology Residency Program at USC have pursued various career paths. Many have taken positions in notable hospitals and academic institutions. A common trend is for alumni to enter subspecialty fellowships in fields such as surgical pathology, hematopathology, and forensic pathology. Others continue to work in private practice or academic medicine.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Research is strongly encouraged, and there are numerous available research projects in various fields. Medical student teaching is also encouraged.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents in their first year are entitled to four weeks of paid vacation each year. This vacation can typically be taken at times that do not interfere with clinical duties, but specific policies on carry-over or scheduling may vary. Residents are encouraged to plan their time off in consultation with their supervisors.