Frequently Asked Questions:

WHAT IS STARTING SALARY FOR FELLOWS?

The salary for fellows a standardized salary, based on post-graduate year (PGY) training level across Los Angeles General Medical Center, as designated by graduate medical education (GME). Salary is subject to change annually.

Salary by post-graduate year (October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025)

PGY-4: $7,010.29 (Monthly); $84,123.48 (Annually)
PGY-5: $7,501.58 (Monthly); $90,019.06 (Annually)

More information available at Los Angeles General Graduate Medical Education.

what is the vacation schedule?

Fellows are awarded 4 weeks of vacation, separated into 1-2-week vacation blocks, which they can request at the beginning of each academic year. Fellows are also given Los Angeles General Medical Center observed holidays each year, when not on clinical service.

Do I need a car?

Los Angeles is a large metropolitan city, often referred to as the “Greater Los Angeles” area. Each neighborhood located throughout Los Angeles offers fun experiences and delicious dining options. The majority of fellows choose to have a car to allow them to enjoy the city to its fullest.While the public transit system in LA is very functional and continues to expand, getting around Los Angeles is easiest, and sometimes most reliable, if you have your own car.

Is on-site parking provided for Fellows?

All fellows are provided with complimentary parking at both Los Angeles General Medical Center and Keck Medical Center of USC. Fellows use their ID badge to enter the secure parking lots.

ARE MEALS PROVIDED for FELLOWS?

Yes! Fellows are provided with meal funds using their ID badge. Fellows are provided with approximately $30/day for meals at both medical campus hospital cafeterias (Los Angeles Medical Center and Keck Medical Center).

What is the call system for fellows?

Fellows will be expected to cover nights on the consult services where they will answer incoming pages and consult questions after hours. Typically, non-urgent consult questions can be assessed in-person the following day during daytime hours with an important goal of triaging care after hours. At Los Angeles General Medical Center, a rotating fellow will cover weekday nights for the clinical services, often separate from the daytime consult fellows. On weekends, a rotating fellow will cover all services the entire weekend at Los Angeles General. There is no night or weekend fellow coverage at Keck USC Hospital.

Is there A structured mentorship program?

Absolutely! At the beginning of the fellowship, every incoming fellow will be assigned to a faculty mentor who will help gauge the fellow’s academic interests and connect them with other faculty members to ensure that the fellow is engaged in conducting a research project throughout training. Fellows also have the option of joining individualized Training Tracks: Transplant Infectious Diseases, HIV Care, Hospital Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Medical Education.