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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in La Jolla, 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
4000521026
Program director
Michael McCarthy
Location
La Jolla, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
886
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 886 applications and invited about 14.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research and women's health 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
14.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men46%
  • White52%
  • Asian41%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael McCarthy
Program coordinator
Keisha Moore
Coordinator phone
(619) 471-0249
Program phone
(858) 534-8070
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

UCSD School of Medicine Dept of Psychiatry 9500 Gilman Drive, 8218 La Jolla, CA 92093-0851 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?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 16 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 16 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 886 applications and interviewed about 14.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at UCSD School of Medicine Dept of Psychiatry 9500 Gilman Drive, 8218 La Jolla, CA 92093-0851. 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 Michael McCarthy. The program coordinator, Keisha Moore, is the usual contact for application questions.