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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

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About University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0400521022
Program director
Benjamin Beal
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
563
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 563 applications and invited about 21.8% 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 60 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
21.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White56%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamin Beal
Program coordinator
Karen Huynh
Coordinator phone
(619) 543-5297
Program phone
(619) 543-6240
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

200 W Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103-8770 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 competitive is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program received 563 applications and interviewed about 21.8% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 (San Diego) Medical Center 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program located?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at 200 W Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103-8770. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

The program director is Benjamin Beal. The program coordinator, Karen Huynh, is the usual contact for application questions.

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