Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center is located in San Diego, CA.

Question 2

What type of program is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center?

Accepted Answer

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center is a university-based residency program.

Question 3

Is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center ACGME-accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes — University of California (San Diego) Medical Center holds initial ACGME accreditation.

Question 4

Does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?

Accepted Answer

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center is a US Adult congenital heart disease residency program, based in San Diego, CA. IMG acceptance varies by year and program. Sign in to MatchPath to see University of California (San Diego) Medical Center's IMG acceptance rate, visa sponsorship, and USMLE Step 2 CK cutoff where reported.

Question 5

Does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Visa sponsorship is set by each program and its sponsoring institution. Sign in to MatchPath to see whether University of California (San Diego) Medical Center sponsors J-1 or H-1B visas for IMG applicants.

Question 6

What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center require?

Accepted Answer

Step 2 CK expectations differ by specialty and program. MatchPath shows the Step 2 CK cutoff University of California (San Diego) Medical Center reports — sign in to view it and compare it against your score.

Question 7

What is the resident salary at University of California (San Diego) Medical Center?

Accepted Answer

Resident salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year, from PGY-1 through completion. Sign in to MatchPath to see University of California (San Diego) Medical Center's reported salary where available.

Question 8

How do I apply to University of California (San Diego) Medical Center?

Accepted Answer

US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of California (San Diego) Medical Center to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.

Question 9

Does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center have unfilled or off-cycle positions?

Accepted Answer

Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Adult congenital heart disease residency program positions as they appear.

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