Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Los Angeles General Medical Center/USC Pediatrics Residency Program emphasizes training in primary care, subspecialty fellowship opportunities, and active participation in departmental policy-making. With a strong focus on serving underserved populations, the program nurtures residents' growth through hands-on experiences and supportive mentorship, preparing them for impactful careers in pediatrics and academic medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at LAGMC/USC accepts International Medical Graduates. The curriculum is designed to prepare them for successful certification by the American Board of Pediatrics and competitive positions in the job market. Graduates from the program hold important leadership roles in their communities and academic medicine. Additionally, the program is affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, which enhances the opportunities available to IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
11
Categorical Positions (detail)
11 categorical Pediatric resident positions per year and 6 combined Medicine-Pediatrics resident positions per year.
Program Website
Address
2020 Zonal Ave., IRD 112, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
Program Director
Adriana Cassani
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents in the Pediatric Residency Program include 11 MD residents and 6 DO residents, focusing on specialized training to enhance their competencies in pediatrics. There is a notable representation of international graduates among the PGY-1 residents.
PGY-1 MD
11
PGY-1 DO
6
PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Pediatric Residency curriculum is a three year program designed to prepare residents for certification by the American Board of Pediatrics. There are 11 categorical Pediatric resident positions per year and 6 combined Medicine-Pediatrics resident positions per year. The curriculum meets all ACGME requirements and includes experience in primary care, community outreach, emergency department, normal newborn nursery, NICU, pediatric inpatient service, PICU and subspecialty electives.
Application
Section does not contain explicit deadlines or interview dates.
# of Locations
13-rotations per year
Fellowship
The pediatric residency program offers a robust training experience with various subspecialty electives. Graduates are noted to pursue fellowships extensively and hold competitive positions, benefiting from a strong foundation in both clinical and community-based care. Residents can engage in research opportunities and activities that prepare them for fellowship training, with a focus on leadership and innovation in pediatric care.
Resident Life
Overview
A partner institution of the Keck School of Medicine of USC since 1885, the Los Angeles General Medical Center is one of the largest academic medical centers in the country. The medical center acts as a safety net, providing critical access to health services for the region’s medically underserved.
On Call Schedule
Resident duty hours are in full compliance with the Department of Pediatrics Graduate Medical Education Residency Teaching Policies and Procedures, in accordance with the ACGME Common Program Requirements.
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
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Alumni
Alumni of the program often pursue academic positions, fellowships, and leadership roles in healthcare.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Supports resident participation in basic and clinical research projects and their own innovative projects; offers educational resources such as AAP PREP® Curriculum and MedStudy® Pediatric Board Review Course.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation