Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We strive to cure diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck by pursuing new scientific discoveries, by translating this knowledge into novel and effective clinical treatments, by offering our patients a culturally-sensitive experience while they receive high-level, compassionate care, and by educating our trainees to continue these philosophies into the future.
Total Program Size
4
4
3
3
4
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
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
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
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
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
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)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
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
0
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Niels
Last Name
Kokot
Degrees
MD, BS
Address
Los Angeles General Medical Center + USC
Caruso Dept of Otolaryngology Ste 5800
1537 Norfolk St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1023
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.202404 34.06165)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Anna
Last Name
Hall
Degrees
MD
Address
Los Angeles General Medical Center + USC
Caruso Dept of Otolaryngology Ste 5800
1537 Norfolk St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1023
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.202404 34.06165)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
98.30
% IMG
1.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
48.30
% Male
51.70
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
29
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
36.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $72,301 | 24 | 8 |
| Year 2 | $74,209 | 24 | 8 |
| Year 3 | $78,065 | 24 | 8 |
| Year 4 | $84,123 | 24 | 8 |
| Year 5 | $90,019 | 24 | 8 |
Total Positions
18
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Housing stipend
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
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://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhs/1150553_MOU_Interns_Residents.pdf
First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
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
Off
ERAS_IND
On