Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

About University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3000521040
Program director
Grace Lin
Location
La Jolla, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
516
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 516 applications and invited about 14.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Positions filled
6
Applications received
516
Interview rate
14.5%
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 graduates56%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White50%
  • Asian39%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Grace Lin
Program coordinator
Alexandra Murtha
Coordinator phone
(619) 301-7310
Program phone
(619) 543-5966
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

UCSD Medical Center Dept of Pathology Mail Code 7723 9300 Campus Point Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037-7723 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?

About 17% of residents at University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program offer?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 6 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 516 applications and interviewed about 14.5% 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 (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 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 (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

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

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at UCSD Medical Center Dept of Pathology Mail Code 7723 9300 Campus Point Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037-7723. 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 Grace Lin. The program coordinator, Alexandra Murtha, is the usual contact for application questions.

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