Internal Medicine/PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7000514099
Program director
Perrie Pardee
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
268
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.8%
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/Pediatrics residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 268 applications and invited about 22.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
22.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White63%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Perrie Pardee
Program coordinator
Katie Wood
Coordinator phone
(619) 543-2429
Program phone
(619) 471-0434
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

UCSD Med Ctr Combined Med/Peds 200 W Arbor Dr #8425 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/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 4 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 4 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 268 applications and interviewed about 22.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program located?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at UCSD Med Ctr Combined Med/Peds 200 W Arbor Dr #8425 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 Perrie Pardee. The program coordinator, Katie Wood, is the usual contact for application questions.