University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 3000521040
- Program director
- Grace Lin
- Location
- La Jolla, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 14.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.