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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Surgery 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
4400521048
Program director
Jennifer Berumen
Location
La Jolla, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,232
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a not Available Surgery residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,232 applications and invited about 7.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
7
Interview rate
7.5%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White49%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Berumen
Program coordinator
Guadalupe Nuno
Coordinator phone
(858) 657-7025
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

9300 Campus Point Drive Mail Code 7220 La Jolla, CA 92037 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 6% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 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 1,232 applications and interviewed about 7.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at 9300 Campus Point Drive Mail Code 7220 La Jolla, CA 92037. 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 Jennifer Berumen. The program coordinator, Guadalupe Nuno, is the usual contact for application questions.

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