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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Emergency Medicine 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
1100521080
Program director
Leslie Oyama
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
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 Emergency Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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.

  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White56%
  • Asian40%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Leslie Oyama
Program coordinator
Melissa Pham
Coordinator phone
(619) 543-6213
Program phone
(619) 543-6463
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

UCSD Medical Center 200 W. Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103-8676 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 Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offer?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

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. University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Where is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program located?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at UCSD Medical Center 200 W. Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103-8676. 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 Leslie Oyama. The program coordinator, Melissa Pham, is the usual contact for application questions.