University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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
3620500159
Program director
Katharine Hinchcliff
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
368
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 368 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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.

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White50%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%

Contact and location

Program director
Katharine Hinchcliff
Program coordinator
Pamela Lugo
Coordinator phone
(619) 543-5887
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

200 West Arbor Dr. MC 8890 San Diego, CA 92103-8890 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?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offer?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Plastic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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. University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at 200 West Arbor Dr. MC 8890 San Diego, CA 92103-8890. 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 Katharine Hinchcliff. The program coordinator, Pamela Lugo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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