University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
The University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Urology residency 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 Aresty Department of Urology five-year residency: a one-year general surgery internship (with 6 months on urology) followed by four years of urology across Los Angeles General, Keck, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and Rancho Los Amigos. The program takes three residents a year from more than 200 applications; research is encouraged on all rotations with extra time during the PGY-3 Rancho Los Amigos rotation.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- ERAS applications are matched through the early AUA Match with results in January; interviews are virtual on one of three weekend dates and require three letters, a Step 2 score, a personal statement and an MSPE.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Shannon N. Piazza
- Address
- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, 1441 Eastlake Ave, NOR 7416, Los Angeles, CA 90033-9178
- Phone
- (323) 442-5790
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 Urology residency training
Urology residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Urology applicants register with the American Urological Association match as well as applying through ERAS; confirm the current process on this program’s website.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with the American Urological Association’s residency match, which runs outside the NRMP.
- Apply through ERAS with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the AUA match by its 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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- 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 Urology residency?
This directory lists the program as outside the NRMP, through: AUA Urology Match. 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 Urology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Urology residency offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Urology residency 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.