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Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Santa Cruz, California, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine.

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About Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program

ACGME code
1200500006
Program director
Gary Zane
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
694
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Santa Cruz, California, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 694 applications and invited about 30% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
30%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White53%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino33%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Gary Zane
Program coordinator
Cindy Au
Coordinator phone
(831) 462-7296
Sponsoring institution
Morehouse School of Medicine

Dominican Hospital Family Medicine Residency 1555 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Open in Google Maps

Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital 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 Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 33% of residents at Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program offer?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program received 694 applications and interviewed about 30% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital 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 Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program located?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program is located at Dominican Hospital Family Medicine Residency 1555 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Its sponsoring institution is Morehouse School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Morehouse School of Medicine/Dominican Hospital Program?

The program director is Gary Zane. The program coordinator, Cindy Au, is the usual contact for application questions.