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Ventura County Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Ventura, California, sponsored by Ventura County Medical Center.

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About Ventura County Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200511068
Program director
Jacob David
Location
Ventura, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
713
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ventura County Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Ventura, California, sponsored by Ventura County Medical Center. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 713 applications and invited about 31.1% 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 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
31.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White67%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jacob David
Program coordinator
Diana Sawyer-Thompson
Coordinator phone
(805) 652-6228
Sponsoring institution
Ventura County Medical Center

Office of Medical Education 300 Hillmont Ave Ventura, CA 93003 Open in Google Maps

Ventura County Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ventura County Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Ventura County 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 Ventura County Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Ventura County Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Ventura County Medical Center Program offer?

Ventura County Medical Center Program offers 15 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ventura County Medical Center Program?

Ventura County Medical Center Program received 713 applications and interviewed about 31.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ventura County Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Ventura County Medical Center 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 Ventura County Medical Center Program located?

Ventura County Medical Center Program is located at Office of Medical Education 300 Hillmont Ave Ventura, CA 93003. Its sponsoring institution is Ventura County Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Ventura County Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jacob David. The program coordinator, Diana Sawyer-Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.