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University of California Davis Health Program

Family Medicine 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
1200511039
Program director
Micaela Godzich
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
668
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.1%
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 Family Medicine residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 668 applications and invited about 25.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
25.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women77%
  • Men21%
  • White41%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Micaela Godzich
Program coordinator
Rachel Joseph
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-2833
Program phone
(916) 734-3630
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

Department of Family and Community Medicine 4860 Y Street, Suite #2300 Sacramento, CA 95817 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 Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California Davis Health Program offer?

University of California Davis Health Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 668 applications and interviewed about 25.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at Department of Family and Community Medicine 4860 Y Street, Suite #2300 Sacramento, CA 95817. 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 Micaela Godzich. The program coordinator, Rachel Joseph, is the usual contact for application questions.