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UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program

Pediatrics residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.

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About UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program

ACGME code
3200531034
Program director
Celeste Allen
Location
Oakland, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
31
First-year spots
Applicants
782
Latest cycle
Interview rate
57.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. It offers 31 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 782 applications and invited about 57.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
31
Interview rate
57.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women89%
  • Men11%
  • White28%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Celeste Allen
Program coordinator
Katherine Castillo
Coordinator phone
(510) 428-3331
Sponsoring institution
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland

747 52nd Street Oakland, CA 94609 Open in Google Maps

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program: frequently asked questions

Does UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program offer?

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program offers 31 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 31 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program?

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program received 782 applications and interviewed about 57.2% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland 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 UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program located?

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program is located at 747 52nd Street Oakland, CA 94609. Its sponsoring institution is UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.

Who is the program director of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Program?

The program director is Celeste Allen. The program coordinator, Katherine Castillo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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