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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

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About University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400521058
Program director
Simerjot Jassal
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
40
First-year spots
Applicants
1,864
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 40 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,864 applications and invited about 26.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
40
Interview rate
26.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates99%
  • US DO graduates1%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men52%
  • White41%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Simerjot Jassal
Program coordinator
Anne Bamrick
Coordinator phone
(619) 543-6287
Program phone
(858) 552-8585
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

UCSD Department of Internal Medicine 402 Dickinson Street, MPF 380 San Diego, CA 92103 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program offer?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offers 40 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 39 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program received 1,864 applications and interviewed about 26.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 (San Diego) Medical Center 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program located?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at UCSD Department of Internal Medicine 402 Dickinson Street, MPF 380 San Diego, CA 92103. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

The program director is Simerjot Jassal. The program coordinator, Anne Bamrick, is the usual contact for application questions.

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