Family Health Centers of San Diego Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by Family Health Centers of San Diego.
See how you matchAbout Family Health Centers of San Diego Program
- ACGME code
- 1200500736
- Program director
- Zachary Thomas
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 770
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Family Health Centers of San Diego Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by Family Health Centers of San Diego. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 770 applications and invited about 20.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health 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.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 20.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates70%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women55%
- Men35%
- White35%
- Asian40%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino30%
- Other10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Zachary Thomas
- Program coordinator
- Valentina McNeal
- Coordinator phone
- (619) 515-2381
- Program phone
- (619) 515-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Family Health Centers of San Diego
823 Gateway Center Way San Diego, CA 92102 Open in Google Maps
Family Health Centers of San Diego Program: frequently asked questions
Does Family Health Centers of San Diego Program sponsor visas?
Family Health Centers of San Diego Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Family Health Centers of San Diego Program IMG-friendly?
About 5% of residents at Family Health Centers of San Diego Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Family Health Centers of San Diego Program offer?
Family Health Centers of San Diego Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Family Health Centers of San Diego Program?
Family Health Centers of San Diego Program received 770 applications and interviewed about 20.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Family Health Centers of San Diego Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Family Health Centers of San Diego Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Family Health Centers of San Diego Program located?
Family Health Centers of San Diego Program is located at 823 Gateway Center Way San Diego, CA 92102. Its sponsoring institution is Family Health Centers of San Diego.
Who is the program director of Family Health Centers of San Diego Program?
The program director is Zachary Thomas. The program coordinator, Valentina McNeal, is the usual contact for application questions.