Vascular Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Vascular Surgery - Integrated 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
4510500119
Program director
Ann Gaffey
Location
La Jolla, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
141
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Vascular 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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 141 applications and invited about 13.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 27.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs. 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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
1
Interview rate
13.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Contact and location

Program director
Ann Gaffey
Program coordinator
Guadalupe Nuno
Coordinator phone
(858) 657-7025
Program phone
(215) 531-4961
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 20% 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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated program has 0% 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 1 first-year Vascular 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 141 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 27.2%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Vascular Surgery - Integrated 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 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 Ann Gaffey. The program coordinator, Guadalupe Nuno, is the usual contact for application questions.