Internal MedicineCommunity-based

San Ysidro Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by San Ysidro Health.

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About San Ysidro Health Program

ACGME code
1400500929
Program director
Michele Lamantia
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
922
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

San Ysidro Health Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by San Ysidro Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 922 applications and invited about 15% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal 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 hospitalist, 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
15%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates72%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White22%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Michele Lamantia
Program coordinator
Irma Morgan
Coordinator phone
(619) 662-4100
Program phone
(619) 794-8743
Sponsoring institution
San Ysidro Health

1601 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Open in Google Maps

San Ysidro Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does San Ysidro Health Program sponsor visas?

San Ysidro Health 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 San Ysidro Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at San Ysidro Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does San Ysidro Health Program offer?

San Ysidro Health Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is San Ysidro Health Program?

San Ysidro Health Program received 922 applications and interviewed about 15% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for San Ysidro 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 San Ysidro Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is San Ysidro Health Program located?

San Ysidro Health Program is located at 1601 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173. Its sponsoring institution is San Ysidro Health.

Who is the program director of San Ysidro Health Program?

The program director is Michele Lamantia. The program coordinator, Irma Morgan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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