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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Pediatrics residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

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About University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3200531036
Program director
Mamata Sivagnanam
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
17
First-year spots
Applicants
980
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 17 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 980 applications and invited about 28.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.

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
17
Interview rate
28.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men22%
  • White62%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Mamata Sivagnanam
Program coordinator
Allison Reinhardt
Coordinator phone
(858) 966-6764
Program phone
(858) 966-8907
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO 3020 Children's Way Mail Code 5124 San Diego, CA 92123 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 7% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% 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 17 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 17 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 980 applications and interviewed about 28.2% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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

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

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO 3020 Children's Way Mail Code 5124 San Diego, CA 92123. 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 Mamata Sivagnanam. The program coordinator, Allison Reinhardt, is the usual contact for application questions.

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