University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 4610500002
- Program director
- Patricia Thistlethwaite
- Location
- La Jolla, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 1
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 120
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 29.2%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. It offers 1 first-year position, about the same as the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 120 applications and invited about 29.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 25.2% of applicants.
The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 45 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 1
- Interview rate
- 29.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Contact and location
- Program director
- Patricia Thistlethwaite
- Program coordinator
- Veronica Felix
- Coordinator phone
- (858) 657-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery UCSD Health System 9300 Campus Point Drive, MC 7892 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?
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.
How many residency positions does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offer?
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program offers 1 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated position, and 1 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 120 applications and interviewed about 29.2% of applicants. The typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 25.2%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program located?
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery UCSD Health System 9300 Campus Point Drive, MC 7892 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 Patricia Thistlethwaite. The program coordinator, Veronica Felix, is the usual contact for application questions.