Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
This fellowship offers a dynamic and multi-disciplinary training environment. The Division of Critical Care faculty staff the Surgical, Cardiothoracic, and Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transplant ICUs and fellows benefit from intensive training alongside our faculty. In addition, fellows, engage in a rigorous clinical training across Keck Hospital and LA General Medical Center in the MICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, and Neuro ICU. Integrated yearlong CCM didactics and POCUS curriculum.
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
2
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
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
0450504095
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Matthew
Last Name
Wiepking
Degrees
MD
Address
LAGMC/Keck School of Medicine of USC
Ste 3600
1450 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-5332
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.202419 34.061687)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Caroline
Last Name
Caldwell
Degrees
BA
Address
Keck Hospital of USC Department of Anest
Ste 3600
1450 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-5332
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.202419 34.061687)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
17
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
62.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
8.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $84,123 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $90,019 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $96,118 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
2
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
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
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.cirseiu.org/keck-medicine-of-usc/
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
On
ERAS_IND
Off