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University of California Davis Health Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health.

About University of California Davis Health Program

ACGME code
3000511025
Program director
Viharkumar Patel
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
527
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Davis Health Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 527 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed31%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
527
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White50%
  • Asian43%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%

Contact and location

Program director
Viharkumar Patel
Program coordinator
Tina Scheib
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-0694
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

4400 V Street Pathology Building 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 28% of residents at University of California Davis Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 5 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 527 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at University of California Davis Health Program?

Applicants who sent University of California Davis Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at 4400 V Street Pathology Building 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 Viharkumar Patel. The program coordinator, Tina Scheib, is the usual contact for application questions.

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