Radiation OncologyUniversity Based

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Radiation Oncology 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
4300513143
Program director
Dominique Rash
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
167
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Radiation Oncology residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Radiation Oncology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 167 applications and invited about 23.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiation Oncology programs, which interview about 29.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiation Oncology program has 7%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
23.4%
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

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White64%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American18%

Contact and location

Program director
Dominique Rash
Program coordinator
Jessica Bazo
Coordinator phone
(858) 822-4364
Program phone
(858) 822-0941
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

Moores Cancer Center 3855 Health Sciences Drive #0843 San Diego, CA 92093-0843 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 Radiation Oncology program has 7% 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 3 first-year Radiation Oncology positions, and 3 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 167 applications and interviewed about 23.4% of applicants. The typical Radiation Oncology program interviews about 29.4%.

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 Radiation Oncology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at Moores Cancer Center 3855 Health Sciences Drive #0843 San Diego, CA 92093-0843. 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 Dominique Rash. The program coordinator, Jessica Bazo, is the usual contact for application questions.