Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's pathology residency program now offers a pathology scientist program (PSTP). One position is available for this program. Applications are accepted through ERAS, by selecting the NRMP number for the pathology scientist program.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
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
1030300C0
1030300C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
54
Required letters of recommendation
3
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
6
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3000512030
Beeper or Home Call
0
12
12
12
Program Director
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Waters
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Dept of Pathology #8716
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.380564 34.074996)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Justin
Last Name
Lau
Degrees
BA
Address
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Dept of Pathology Rm 4703
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.380564 34.074996)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No answer
% USMD
36.80
% IMG
42.30
% DO
20.80
% Female
50.00
% Male
50.00
Total Physician
66
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | 12 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $64,362 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $66,495 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $69,107 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $71,835 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
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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