Daisy Fernandez, MD

Miguel De La Torre, MD

“For me, one of the most important factors in deciding to become a doctor stemmed from my desire to serve the Latinx community. As I looked at residency programs, USC/LA General specifically stood out, as it prided itself in serving a culturally diverse patient population while working towards creating a strong sense of community within its residents and faculty. I have had the amazing opportunity of working with and learning from stellar residents and faculty who promote medical care that is cognizant of cultural and societal factors affecting patient health. I am excited to continue learning from my educators on how to provide holistic care to our patients while becoming a successful and confident internist.”

"Having completed my medical education at USC/LA General, I can't imagine a place and community I would rather serve as I complete my training and join the ranks of the only 6% of physicians in this country who identify as Latinx. The culture of USC is unparalleled and I am inspired everyday by the compassion of my co-residents, the knowledge of our faculty, and the tremendous resiliency and kindness of our patient population. I have no doubt that this program will prepare me for whatever career path I may choose, and I am so excited to learn and grow as a physician among my awesome co-residents!"

arnold gan, MD

Iman Richie, MD

“My experience training at USC/LA General has been excellent from the moment I received my physician badge. While applying for residency, I knew I wanted to train at an academic institution with immense clinical diversity, abundance of research opportunities, and strong emphasis on wellness. USC/LA General has genuinely exceeded my expectations. From managing the innumerable "bread & butter” medicine cases to the unique “zebras”, I feel everyday my knowledge as a physician grows exponentially. Leadership is also extremely responsive and there is a pervasive cordial atmosphere. The cherry on top is the comradery within my residency class. We are extremely close-knit and it has been a blessing growing together with them!”

“USC/LA General has everything I was searching for in a residency program. The culture of this program is phenomenal, in that it is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive. USC/LA General also radiates an unmatched energy that features a strong dedication to academic excellence and the unwavering commitment to serve the Los Angeles community. Originally from the east coast, I am grateful for the opportunity to train in Internal Medicine at USC/LA General, where I am exposed to such diverse clinical pathologies in medicine and exceptional academic training. Furthermore, I am thankful for the patience, kindness, and gratitude that my patients have shown me. My experiences as a resident here have been extremely positive, and I am glad to have joined the USC/LA General family!”