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University of California Davis Health Program

Dermatology 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
0800521101
Program director
Danielle Tartar
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
323
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Davis Health Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 323 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed52%
  • Silver signal: interviewed12%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White27%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Danielle Tartar
Program coordinator
Christina Roland
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-6371
Program phone
(916) 551-2600
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

3301 C Street, Suite 1400 Sacramento, CA 95816 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?

University of California Davis Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 323 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

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 Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at University of California Davis Health Program?

Applicants who sent University of California Davis Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 52% of the time, silver signals about 12%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at 3301 C Street, Suite 1400 Sacramento, CA 95816. 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 Danielle Tartar. The program coordinator, Christina Roland, is the usual contact for application questions.

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