Exceptional Training

At the Keck School of Medicine of USC, we are committed to training a diverse and highly skilled group of physicians ready to take on medicine’s greatest challenges in the 21st century. Our residency and fellowship programs are central to this mission, offering exceptional clinical training in one of the nation’s most dynamic healthcare environments.

Our residents and fellows gain hands-on experience across a network of world-class training sites, including Los Angeles General Medical Center—one of the largest public safety-net hospitals and Level I trauma centers in the country—Keck Hospital of USC, a tertiary–quaternary referral facility; Arcadia Hospital of USC and Verdugo Hills Hospital, our community-based hospitals; and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the region’s premier pediatric hospital.

This diverse clinical landscape provides trainees with unparalleled exposure to a wide range of patient populations and practice settings. Guided by dedicated and accomplished faculty mentors, our residents and fellows develop the skills, compassion, and leadership needed to shape the future of medicine.

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Message to Prospective Trainees From the Dean of the Keck School of Medicine

Hear from Dean Carolyn C. Meltzer, MD, about how our purpose-driven mission and serving a large, diverse population make our residency and fellowship programs special — and why they might be a good fit for you.

Residency/Fellowship Program Overview

Train with Purpose. Lead with Impact.

Residency and fellowship programs at the Keck School of Medicine of USC offer rigorous clinical training, access to groundbreaking research, and mentorship from nationally recognized faculty—all in one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the world. Discover how our graduates become compassionate, forward-thinking leaders in every field of medicine.

Premier Clinical Training

With access to a range of facilities, from Los Angeles General Medical Center safety net setting to Keck Medicine’s state-of-the-art private hospitals and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our residents and fellows receive comprehensive training that prepares them to work in diverse environments.

More on Training at Los Angeles General Medical Center

Additional information about the application process, as well as the policies and procedures that govern residency and fellowship programs at Los Angeles General Medical Center can be found here.