Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program

Internal Medicine residency program in San Jose, California, sponsored by Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.

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About Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program

ACGME code
1400531065
Program director
David Jacobson
Location
San Jose, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
2,096
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in San Jose, California, sponsored by Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,096 applications and invited about 16.3% 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 3% 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 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
18
Interview rate
16.3%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates54%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White32%
  • Asian73%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
David Jacobson
Program coordinator
Amy Luu
Coordinator phone
(408) 885-6305
Sponsoring institution
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare

Department of Medicine 751 S Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 Open in Google Maps

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions

Does Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program sponsor visas?

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare 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 Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare 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 Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program offer?

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program?

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program received 2,096 applications and interviewed about 16.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare 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 Clara Valley Healthcare 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 Clara Valley Healthcare Program located?

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program is located at Department of Medicine 751 S Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128. Its sponsoring institution is Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.

Who is the program director of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Program?

The program director is David Jacobson. The program coordinator, Amy Luu, is the usual contact for application questions.

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