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Scripps Mercy Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Chula Vista, California, sponsored by Scripps Mercy Hospital.

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About Scripps Mercy Hospital Program

ACGME code
1200521632
Program director
Shaila Serpas
Location
Chula Vista, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
594
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Chula Vista, California, sponsored by Scripps Mercy Hospital. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 594 applications and invited about 23.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
23.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men25%
  • White36%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino54%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Shaila Serpas
Program coordinator
Fernando Sanchez
Coordinator phone
(619) 691-7587
Sponsoring institution
Scripps Mercy Hospital

435 H Street CV-112 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Open in Google Maps

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Scripps Mercy Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Scripps Mercy 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 Scripps Mercy Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Scripps Mercy Hospital Program offer?

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Scripps Mercy Hospital Program?

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program received 594 applications and interviewed about 23.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Scripps Mercy 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 Scripps Mercy 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 Scripps Mercy Hospital Program located?

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program is located at 435 H Street CV-112 Chula Vista, CA 91910. Its sponsoring institution is Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Who is the program director of Scripps Mercy Hospital Program?

The program director is Shaila Serpas. The program coordinator, Fernando Sanchez, is the usual contact for application questions.