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University of California Davis Health Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health.

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About University of California Davis Health Program

ACGME code
0400521014
Program director
Julie Fowler
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
685
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Davis Health Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 685 applications and invited about 26.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
26.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White39%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Julie Fowler
Program coordinator
Beng Salud
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-1574
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

Dept of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine 4150 V Street, PSSB 1200 Sacramento, CA 95817 Open in Google Maps

University of California Davis Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California Davis Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California Davis Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California Davis Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at University of California Davis Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California Davis Health Program offer?

University of California Davis Health Program offers 20 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 685 applications and interviewed about 26.7% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California Davis Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of California Davis Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at Dept of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine 4150 V Street, PSSB 1200 Sacramento, CA 95817. Its sponsoring institution is University of California Davis Health.

Who is the program director of University of California Davis Health Program?

The program director is Julie Fowler. The program coordinator, Beng Salud, is the usual contact for application questions.

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