University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
The University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship in Los Angeles, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
USC colon and rectal surgery training program at Los Angeles General Medical Center and Keck Medicine of USC, where the trainee has primary responsibility for running the colorectal services at LA General with in-house faculty supervision. A weekly LA General clinic sees about 70 patients, plus weekly academic clinics at Keck; case targets are anorectal 170 (60 required), endoscopy 170 (140 required) and colon/rectal resections 200 (75 required). No in-house night call, weekly case review, tumor board, IBD and research conferences, funded ASCRS attendance and a required scholarly activity.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications go through ERAS and the NRMP with a personal statement, MSPE, at least three letters and USMLE transcripts; a research year is available and can be combined with the anorectal physiology fellowship.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Kyle G. Cologne, MD
- Program coordinator
- Sandy Chau
- Address
- Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033
- Phone
- (323) 442-1042
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship training
Colon and Rectal Surgery is a fellowship. Eligibility, including which residencies qualify, is set by the program and the certifying board, so confirm it before applying.
Fellowships in colon and rectal surgery typically last 1 year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship training typically lasts 1 year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.