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University of California Davis Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health.

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About University of California Davis Health Program

ACGME code
1400521032
Program director
Kristen Kelley
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
27
First-year spots
Applicants
1,619
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Davis Health Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health. It offers 27 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,619 applications and invited about 16.8% 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 2% 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. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research and rural 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
27
Interview rate
16.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White26%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristen Kelley
Program coordinator
Lisa Madden
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-7058
Program phone
(916) 734-7080
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

Department of Medicine 4150 V Street #1100 Sacramento, CA 95817 Open in Google Maps

University of California Davis Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California Davis Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California Davis Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California Davis Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at University of California Davis Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California Davis Health Program offer?

University of California Davis Health Program offers 27 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 27 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 1,619 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California Davis 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 University of California Davis 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 University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at Department of Medicine 4150 V Street #1100 Sacramento, CA 95817. Its sponsoring institution is University of California Davis Health.

Who is the program director of University of California Davis Health Program?

The program director is Kristen Kelley. The program coordinator, Lisa Madden, is the usual contact for application questions.

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