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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Pediatrics residency program in Santa Barbara, California, sponsored by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

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About Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

ACGME code
3200500001
Program director
Melissa Ruiz
Location
Santa Barbara, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
590
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
31%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Santa Barbara, California, sponsored by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 590 applications and invited about 24.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 31% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
6
Interview rate
24.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates16%
  • US DO graduates53%
  • US IMGs26%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women84%
  • Men16%
  • White68%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino26%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Ruiz
Program coordinator
Katherine Mackie
Coordinator phone
(805) 569-7464
Program phone
(626) 755-3647
Sponsoring institution
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Graduate Medical Education Office 400 W. Pueblo St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Open in Google Maps

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 31% of residents at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program offer?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program received 590 applications and interviewed about 24.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program located?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program is located at Graduate Medical Education Office 400 W. Pueblo St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Its sponsoring institution is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Who is the program director of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program?

The program director is Melissa Ruiz. The program coordinator, Katherine Mackie, is the usual contact for application questions.

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