Residency Program

LAC+USC Healthcare Network/Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California/Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Fully approved training programs in anatomic and clinical pathology are offered over a four-year period. Recently, the Pathology Residency Training Program at the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) underwent a merger with the LAC+USC Healthcare Network/Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (LAC+USCHN) that was approved by the Pathology RRC. Occasionally, residents choose anatomic pathology alone but most complete an integrated AP/CP program. Training is offered in autopsy pathology, surgical pathology, oral pathology, dermatopathology, cytopathology, forensic pathology, neuropathology, hematopathology, microbiology, transfusion medicine, chemical pathology, toxicology, immunopathology, neuropathology, molecular pathology, cytogenetics, laboratory management, information science, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and other specialty areas. Graded responsibility is emphasized in all areas. LAC+USC Medical Center is the principal teaching hospital and provides experience with a broad and diverse spectrum of pathology. The residency program includes rotations at the VAGLAHS, USC University Hospital and Norris Cancer Hospital that complement the experience at the Medical Center. In addition, as part of the core curriculum, forensic pathology is also provided at the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. Fellowship positions are available in surgical pathology, hematopathology, neuropathology, and cytopathology. Postgraduate physicians actively participate in the teaching programs of the University of Southern California Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy. Research is strongly encouraged and teaching is expected. Those interested in completing a research project under the guidance of a grant-funded basic scientist and to increase their knowledge of disease pathogenesis at the molecular level have the option of participating in the REACH program.

Types and Numbers of Appointments
A total of 40 positions are available to support the residency and fellowship positions. Twenty-eight (28) GY-1 to GY-4 AP/CP positions (20 funded by LAC+USCHN, 8 funded by VAGLAHS), 4 cytopathology, 2 hematopathology, 1 neuropathology and 7 surgical pathology (5 funded by LAC+USCHN, 2 funded by USC) fellowship positions are available. Admission to a fellowship is by application.

Applications
Residency candidates must be graduates of approved medical schools and must be eligible for licensure in California. (H1B visas are no longer sponsored.) Applications and interviews must be completed by January 31. Residencies usually begin on July 1, but other starting times are considered under exceptional circumstances. Medical students applying for PGY-1 positions should do so through the NRMP. Only ERAS applications will be accepted for these students. A personal interview is required. Address inquiries to Dr. Naritoku.

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	CONTACT INFORMATION
	Wesley Y. Naritoku, MD, PhD Residency Program Director LAC+USC Healthcare Network 1200 North State Street, Room 2900 Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084 Phone (323) 226-7148 Fax (323) 226-5925 naritoku@usc.edu

Fellowships:
  Hematopathology
  Neuropathology

Residency Manual
  2007-2008

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