Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Santa Barbara, California, sponsored by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

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About Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400522066
Program director
Lynn Fitzgibbons
Location
Santa Barbara, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,851
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
45%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Santa Barbara, California, sponsored by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,851 applications and invited about 6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 45% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

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
12
Interview rate
6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates18%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White27%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino27%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Lynn Fitzgibbons
Program coordinator
Kim Geller
Coordinator phone
(805) 569-7315
Sponsoring institution
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W. Pueblo Street Department of Medical Education 400 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Open in Google Maps

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 45% of residents at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program offer?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program received 1,851 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Santa Barbara Cottage 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 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 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 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program located?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program is located at 400 W. Pueblo Street Department of Medical Education 400 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Its sponsoring institution is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Who is the program director of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program?

The program director is Lynn Fitzgibbons. The program coordinator, Kim Geller, is the usual contact for application questions.

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