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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Santa Barbara, California, sponsored by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

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About Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program

ACGME code
4400512053
Program director
Jeffrey Gauvin
Location
Santa Barbara, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
695
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Santa Barbara, California, sponsored by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 695 applications and invited about 7.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
4
Interview rate
7.8%
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

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White63%
  • Asian26%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Gauvin
Program coordinator
Veronica Campuzano
Coordinator phone
(805) 569-7316
Sponsoring institution
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W. Pueblo Street Room 3625 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Open in Google Maps

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program offer?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program received 695 applications and interviewed about 7.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program located?

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program is located at 400 W. Pueblo Street Room 3625 Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Its sponsoring institution is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Who is the program director of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Program?

The program director is Jeffrey Gauvin. The program coordinator, Veronica Campuzano, is the usual contact for application questions.

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