Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by Scripps Mercy Hospital.

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About Scripps Mercy Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400511057
Program director
Paul Han
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
1,457
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by Scripps Mercy Hospital. It offers 14 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,457 applications and invited about 14.9% 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 9% 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 50 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
14
Interview rate
14.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White48%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Han
Program coordinator
Debra Crandall
Coordinator phone
(619) 260-7220
Sponsoring institution
Scripps Mercy Hospital

Dept of Medical Education-MER35 4077 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 Open in Google Maps

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Scripps Mercy Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Scripps Mercy 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 Mercy Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Scripps Mercy 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 Mercy Hospital Program offer?

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Scripps Mercy Hospital Program?

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program received 1,457 applications and interviewed about 14.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Scripps Mercy 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 Mercy 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 Mercy Hospital Program located?

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program is located at Dept of Medical Education-MER35 4077 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103. Its sponsoring institution is Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Who is the program director of Scripps Mercy Hospital Program?

The program director is Paul Han. The program coordinator, Debra Crandall, is the usual contact for application questions.

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