Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital.

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About Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400521490
Program director
Biraj Shah
Location
La Jolla, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
1,404
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,404 applications and invited about 15.5% 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 7% 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 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
15.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates34%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White20%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Biraj Shah
Program coordinator
Deanna Bretzing
Coordinator phone
(858) 554-3236
Program phone
(858) 554-3200
Sponsoring institution
Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital

Dept of Grad Med Ed, Suite 403C 10666 N Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037 Open in Google Maps

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital 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 Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital 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 Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program offer?

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program?

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program received 1,404 applications and interviewed about 15.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green 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 Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green 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 Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program located?

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program is located at Dept of Grad Med Ed, Suite 403C 10666 N Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037. Its sponsoring institution is Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital.

Who is the program director of Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital Program?

The program director is Biraj Shah. The program coordinator, Deanna Bretzing, is the usual contact for application questions.

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