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Family Medicine Residency Program

Morehouse School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Continued AccreditationACGME #1200521458Community

Morehouse School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited community-based Family Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, CA. It has 8 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 24 residents in training. It reports 60.9% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $78,039. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
8
24 residents · 24 approved
PGY-1 salary
$78.0k
IMG percentage
60.9%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
2092120C0

Accredited since 1984 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2019

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
2092120C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “California Hosp Med Ctr-CA”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Women's health

Other

Other

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
61%
x
US MD
4%
x
DO
35%
x
Women
52%
x

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Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.4
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
1
Support team size

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Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Morehouse Medicine is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that advances health equity and improves the well-being of the communities we serve. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we provide comprehensive clinical services alongside trusted guidance in wellness, prevention and healthy living. Our physicians are recognized for their clinical expertise, compassion and dedication to serving diverse populations. As part of an academic medical institution, patients benefit from innovative care informed by research, education and the training of future healthcare leaders. Whether you are seeking a provider, specialty service or convenient access to care, Morehouse Medicine offers a seamless and supportive healthcare experience. Rooted in a legacy that began in 1975, Morehouse School of Medicine has remained focused on addressing the healthcare needs of underserved communities across Georgia and beyond. Today, Morehouse Medicine continues that legacy as the clinical arm of the institution, bringing together expert physicians who also serve as faculty, mentors and leaders in medical education.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
NIH Research Funding (FY2026)
Total awarded
$103.8M
Active projects
~51

Source: NIH RePORTER — federal research grants awarded to this teaching hospital (last 3 fiscal years).

Primary teaching site: Morehouse School of Medicine · Atlanta, GA

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Clinical sites

Morehouse School of Medicine

Primary
Atlanta, GA

Los Angeles General Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA538 beds

California Hospital Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA278 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,051/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~39.8% of pay
Take-home$3,051/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,587/mo
State tax$865/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $78,039 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 13.3% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Fulton County, Georgia (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
13.3%
Includes 1% mental-health surtax over $1M.
Median Income
$91,490
+$13k vs US median
Avg Commute
28 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Armaity V Austin, MD, MPH

Program Director

Program Director

Dolores Valdes

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Irina Zhorzholiani, MBA

GME Manager

Coordinator

Catherine P Khoo, MD

Associate PD, Faculty-Core

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Morehouse School of Medicine located?
Morehouse School of Medicine is located in Los Angeles, CA.
What type of program is Morehouse School of Medicine?
Morehouse School of Medicine is a community-based residency program.
Is Morehouse School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Morehouse School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Morehouse School of Medicine?
Morehouse School of Medicine has approximately 24 residents in training.
How much is rent near Morehouse School of Medicine?
Median rent near Los Angeles, CA is ~$2,587/month for a 1BR and ~$3,796/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Morehouse School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 60.9% of Morehouse School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Morehouse School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Morehouse School of Medicine does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Morehouse School of Medicine require?
Morehouse School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Morehouse School of Medicine?
Morehouse School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $78,039. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Morehouse School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Morehouse School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Morehouse School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Family Medicine residency program positions as they appear.