Which California residency programs are most IMG-friendly?

Filter the California list by "IMG-friendly" to rank programs by reported IMG acceptance rate. Each program page shows its IMG percentage, visa sponsorship, and Step 2 CK expectation — all free to view.

Do residency programs in California sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?

Many do. Filter California programs by J-1 or H-1B sponsorship to see which, verified against current resident nationalities.

What is the resident salary for programs in California?

PGY-1 salaries vary by program. Each California program page shows the salary adjusted for state tax, rent, and cost of living, so you can compare real purchasing power — not just the headline number.

Where does the California residency program data come from?

Every program is cross-validated across independent public datasets, so you see consistent data instead of a single vendor's listing.

California Residency Programs

Q: How many residency programs are in California?

MatchPath tracks 1414 ACGME-accredited residency programs in California across 154 specialties.

1414 ACGME-accredited residency programs in California across 154 specialties. Cross-validated and refreshed regularly.

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
Los Angeles, CA
Positions
2
PGY-1
$84k
Residents
4
Community2/5UrbanGov$88k33.4% foreign-bornJ-1
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Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
University of California (Irvine)
Orange, CA
Positions
2
PGY-1
$94k
Residents
4
University4/5Gov418J-1
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California Residency Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

California Residency Programs

Frequently Asked Questions