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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Urology 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
4800521024
Program director
Yahir Santiago-Lastra
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
218
Latest cycle
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a not Available Urology residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 218 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Urology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White53%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino27%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Yahir Santiago-Lastra
Program coordinator
Adela Lopez
Coordinator phone
(858) 249-0894
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

200 West Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103-7897 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 and H-1B 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 7% 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 Urology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at 200 West Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103-7897. 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 Yahir Santiago-Lastra. The program coordinator, Adela Lopez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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