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Residency Program
LAC+USC Healthcare Network/Keck
School of Medicine of the University of Southern California/Veterans
Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
A fully accredited training program in anatomic and clinical
pathology is 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,
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
which is merging with the 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.
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), 7
surgical pathology (5 funded by LAC+USCHN, 2 funded by Keck/USC),
4 cytopathology, 2 hematopathology, and 1 neuropathology fellowship
positions are available. Admission to a fellowship is by application.
Stipends
| Physicians |
post-graduate |
I |
$43,956.60 |
| Physicians |
post-graduate |
II |
$49,176.96 |
| Physicians |
post-graduate |
III |
$53,284.08 |
| Physicians |
post-graduate |
IV |
$57,419.40 |
| Physicians |
post-graduate |
V |
$61,443.48 |
The base salary is the same, regardless of source of pay. However,
benefits will differ from the County of Los Angeles and the
VAGLAHS.
Applications
Residency candidates must be graduates of approved medical
schools and must be eligible for licensure in California.
(H1B visas are no longer sponsored.) Deadline for application
for the AP/CP program through ERAS is December 1. Interviews
must be completed by January 15. 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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Wesley Y. Naritoku,
MD, PhD
Residency Program Director
Keck USC/LAC+USC Medical Center/VAGLAHS
1100 North State Street
CT A7A119
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone (323) 409-4698
Fax (323) 441-8193
naritoku@usc.edu
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Fellowships:
Hematopathology
Neuropathology
Residency Manual
2007-2008
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