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University of California Davis Health Program

Pediatrics residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health.

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About University of California Davis Health Program

ACGME code
3200511023
Program director
Su-Ting Li
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
633
Latest cycle
Interview rate
46.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California Davis Health Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by University of California Davis Health. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 633 applications and invited about 46.6% 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 12% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
46.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women74%
  • Men26%
  • White51%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Su-Ting Li
Program coordinator
Laurel Sorensen
Coordinator phone
(916) 734-3665
Program phone
(916) 734-2428
Sponsoring institution
University of California Davis Health

UC Davis Medical Center Department of Pediatrics 2315 Stockton Blvd. 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 12% of residents at University of California Davis Health 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 University of California Davis Health Program offer?

University of California Davis Health Program offers 13 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California Davis Health Program?

University of California Davis Health Program received 633 applications and interviewed about 46.6% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is University of California Davis Health Program located?

University of California Davis Health Program is located at UC Davis Medical Center Department of Pediatrics 2315 Stockton Blvd. 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 Su-Ting Li. The program coordinator, Laurel Sorensen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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