University of California Davis Health Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health.
See how you matchAbout University of California Davis Health Program
- ACGME code
- 3000511025
- Program director
- Viharkumar Patel
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 10.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.