Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our department strives to cure diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck by pursuing new scientific discoveries, translating this knowledge into novel and effective clinical treatments, offering our patients a culturally sensitive experience while they receive high-level, compassionate care, and educating our trainees to continue these philosophies into the future.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1033280C0
1033280C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
45
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
78
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
More than 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2800521015
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Niels
Last Name
Kokot
Degrees
MD
Address
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Caruso Dept of Otolaryngology Ste 5800
1450 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.202419 34.061687)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kimberley
Last Name
Schultz
Address
LAC+USC Med Ctr
Caruso Dept of Otolaryngology Ste 5800
1450 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.202419 34.061687)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No answer
% USMD
98.30
% IMG
1.60
% DO
0.00
% Female
48.30
% Male
51.60
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
29
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
36.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $72,301 | 20 | 8 |
| Year 2 | $74,209 | 20 | 8 |
| Year 3 | $78,065 | 20 | 8 |
| Year 4 | $84,123 | 20 | 8 |
| Year 5 | $90,019 | 20 | 8 |
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Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
June Start Date
24
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://dhs.lacounty.gov/lageneral/graduate-medical-education/